Mars Helicopter Breaks Silence, Phones Home After 63 Days
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NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has re-established contact after 63 days of silence. Ingenuity's role is to scout potential obstacles for the Perseverance Rover. The helicopter's last flight was on April 26, and it landed in a location that obstructed communication with the rover. However, Perseverance has now caught up and re-established contact with Ingenuity. NASA's assessment indicates that the helicopter is in good condition. Ingenuity's initial mission called for five flights, but it has exceeded expectations.
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