In a first, NASA's helicopter will fly over Mars next month

Science | AAAS·Mar 23

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A NASA helicopter is expected to fly over Mars, a first for the agency. The development is part of a broader effort to advance rotor technology and explore the solar system, with helicopters potentially being sent to distant moons and planets. However, the specific details and timeline of the mission, including the role of nuclear power, are unclear.

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