NASA Helicopter Flies On Mars
NASA’s solar-powered Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet, logging a 39-second flight reaching 10 feet above the Martian surface. What do you think?
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“We’re one step closer to monitoring Mars traffic patterns.”
Cathy Orr • Finger Snap Instructor
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“How about we focus on bringing the miracle of flight to Earth first?”
Jimbo Wolf • Unemployed
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“I’m more impressed that someone flew a helicopter all the way to Mars.”
Mitchell Beltran • Baggage Handler
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