NASA adds a new one to its achievements. The space agency’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity achieved a record with its 25th flight. NASA shared a video about this record-breaking flight of Ingenuity. This flight, which took place, attracted attention as it was the longest and fastest flight ever.
Ingenuity traveled 704 meters at 12 miles per hour
The black and white navigation camera image of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which is currently preparing for its 29th flight, has emerged from the record-breaking flight. “For our record-breaking flight, Ingenuity’s downward-facing navigation camera gave us a breathtaking sense of what it would feel like to glide at 12 miles per hour 33 feet above the Martian surface,” said Teddy Tzanetos, head of the Ingenuity team at NASA’s jet aircraft. said.
The first frame of the video starts about one second after the flight. After reaching an altitude of 33 feet (10 meters), the helicopter ascends to the southwest, reaching its maximum speed in less than three seconds. Finally, it looks flat and featureless terrain that provides a good landing spot.
The navigation camera is programmed to be disabled when the helicopter is 1 meter above the surface. This helps prevent dust from taking off and landing from affecting the navigation system. Also, mission controllers lost communication with Ingenuity after the helicopter went into a power state.
The 19-inch high helicopter was designed as a new way to explore planets. In addition, it met the expectations with 28 flights on Mars. The original plan included only five flight targets.
Sent to assist Perseverance, Ingenuity proved itself on its 25th flight. The helicopter is now preparing to receive enough energy from the sun to charge its six lithium batteries. After a NASA record flight, the team looks forward to the next flight.
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