NASA’s Plan to Get Ingenuity Through the Martian Winter - WIRED

6/10/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Khari Johnson
by Khari Johnson
NASA engineers are trying to keep the Mars helicopter running as it endures longer, colder nights and the chance of more frequent dust storms.
Ingenuity, NASAs autonomous Mars helicopter, was only meant to complete five flights. But since its history-making first flight in April 2021, the helicopter has flown 28 times, and preparation is un… [+3626 chars]
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