NASA's Martian helicopter promises unprecedented views of the red planet

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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