NASA’s Mars helicopter’s first flight

Why is it in News?
  • NASA successfully flew its helicopter ingenuity on Mars.
Details:
  • It was attached to Mars rover Perseverance.
  • Ingenuity:
(1) Rover is equipped with small helicopter – Ingenuity.
(2) It will test first powered flight on Mars.
(3) It could assist future Mars rovers.
(4) It can fly on its own without human control.
Source: The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 20th Apr 2021
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