The Mars helicopter Ingenuity completed 72 flights in an atmosphere less than one percent as dense as Earth's before rotor blade damage grounded it in 2024, and JPL had originally designed it for just five test flights, and the lessons from its overperformance
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The mars helicopter ingenuity completed 72 flights in a thin martian atmosphere before being grounded due to rotor blade damage. It had been designed for only five test flights, far exceeding its original expectations. The outcome of ingenuity's flights and its current status are being reported, with some outlets noting its retirement, while others discuss the lessons and ongoing impact of its performance.
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