NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Completes 56th Flight on Mars, Travels 1,344 Feet Across the Martian Surface

Medicine & Technology Sep 03, 2023

This 56th flight of the NASA Ingenuity helicopter is another testament to how the helicopter goes beyond expectations, as it was first designed to only conduct five flight demonstrations. Read to learn more.

NASA Lost Ingenuity Mars Helicopter for 6 Sols After Experiencing Total Communications Blackout

May 30, 2023

NASA experienced a total radio blackout and didn't get any signal from Mars helicopter Ingenuity for six sols. Continue reading for the full story.

Ingenuity's Fourth Flight: Mars Helicopter Mission May Be Extended Than Originally Planned

Apr 30, 2021

NASA is giving the Ingenuity helicopter another month after it aced its fourth flight on Mars to tackle new tough terrain and serve as a scout for the Perseverance rover.

Ingenuity: NASA's Mars Helicopter Will Attempt First Powered Flight On Another World

Apr 30, 2020

NASA chose Vaneeza Rupani's essay as the name for the small aircraft which will mark its first attempt at powered flight on another planet

The Mars Helicopter is Set to Launch with the Mars 2020 Rover

Nov 05, 2019

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is geared up for their expedition to Mars this coming 2020. As a part of this project, NASA asks the question: "What will happen if we bring an aerial vehicle to Mars?" The answer is in the development of the Mars Helicopter.