Flying in Martian Skies: NASA’s 2020 Rover Mission Will Include Tiny Helicopter
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A helicopter is set to accompany NASA's next Mars rover mission. The mission, scheduled for 2020, may mark the first time a helicopter flies on another planet. Details of the helicopter's capabilities and the mission's goals are being shared by NASA and various outlets, sparking interest in the potential for helicopter exploration of distant planets.
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