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NASA unveils new Mars helicopter design in conceptual video

mashable.com — December 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM UTC

NASA has released a video showcasing a new Mars helicopter design, building on the success of its Ingenuity helicopter. The new craft, called the "Mars Chopper," features six rotors for improved lift and efficiency. Ingenuity completed over 70 flights, far exceeding expectations, before crashing in January 2024. The new helicopter is designed to carry scientific instruments to areas inaccessible to rovers and could travel up to two miles a day. NASA is also exploring a Mars plane that can take off and land vertically. Both types of aircraft could enhance exploration of Mars, which may still have hidden water sources and geological secrets.

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter crashes on Mars due to navigation sensor failure (newsweek.com)

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NASA completes investigation into Ingenuity Mars helicopter's final flight (spacenews.com)

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter crashes on Mars after 72 successful flights (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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NASA plans new advanced helicopter for Mars exploration after Ingenuity's success (sea.mashable.com)

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NASA unveils new Mars helicopter design in conceptual video (mashable.com)

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NASA identifies software glitch as cause of Ingenuity helicopter crash on Mars (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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NASA investigates Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars (indiatoday.in)

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NASA completes investigation of grounded Ingenuity helicopter on Mars (thehansindia.com)

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NASA conducts first aircraft accident investigation on Mars (english.news.cn)

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NASA identifies cause of Ingenuity helicopter crash on Mars (gizmodo.com)

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter may become a long-term weather station on Mars after crash (space.com)

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NASA identifies cause of Ingenuity helicopter crash on Mars (arstechnica.com)

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NASA completes first aircraft accident investigation on Mars after Ingenuity's final flight (forbes.com)

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