Ingenuity Helicopter
LocationMars surface
Year2021
Size1.2 m rotor span
TypeMars helicopter
About Ingenuity Helicopter
The first aircraft to achieve powered flight on another planet. Weighs only 1.8 kg. Made 72 flights over 3 years. Was designed for 5 flights over 30 days. Flew over 17 km total distance. Retired in January 2024 after rotor damage.
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