NASA's atmospheric probe completes successful test flight in California

NASA's atmospheric probe successfully flew on October 22 after being released from a quad-rotor aircraft. This test follows an unsuccessful attempt in August, where issues with the release mechanism and air movement were identified and addressed. The probe, designed to collect data on other planets, benefited from past NASA research on lifting body aircraft. Improvements made after the first flight led to stable and level flight during the recent test. Future flights will focus on enhancing the probe's performance, including launching from higher altitudes. The goal is to gather data that could inform future atmospheric missions on other planets.