NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter made history by achieving the first powered, controlled flight on Mars, exceeding expectations with 72 flights over nearly three years. Now, NASA is developing a next-generation Mars helicopter, larger and more capable than Ingenuity, with the potential to carry science payloads and explore areas inaccessible to rovers. To address challenges faced by Ingenuity, such as navigation in featureless terrain, the new helicopter will likely feature advanced navigation systems for improved operation in varied Martian landscapes.
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Hidden staircase in church leads archaeologists to unearth 400-year-old burial vault
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C, revealed rare footage of a mosaic depicting early symbols of Christianity. Archaeologists discovered a 400-year-old burial vault in the Church of Saint Philibert in Dijon, France, containing mostly adult remains in wooden coffins with few artifacts. The church, dating back to the 12th century, is open to the public on select dates for Heritage Days. Full Article
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