"Ingenuity: Mars Helicopter's Final Stand"
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NASA has retired the Mars helicopter Ingenuity after 72 flights and three years of operation, following the discovery of rotor damage during its final flight. Despite the setback, the helicopter remains upright and in communication with ground controllers. Originally intended for a 30-day technology demonstration, Ingenuity exceeded expectations and transitioned to serving as an aerial scout for the Perseverance rover. Its legacy will inspire future space exploration endeavors.
- Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will fly no more, but is still standing upright The Register
- NASA's engineering marvel takes final flight on Mars Fox Weather
- Mars helicopter borked, broken, an ex-helicopter, now abandoned and alone PC Gamer
- Goodbye Ingenuity, Humanity's First Flying Vehicle On Another Planet IFLScience
- NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Ends Its Mission The New York Times
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