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NASA Mars 2020 Ingenuity Ninth Flight
Test Flight
Description
The 9th flight on Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was a success. Unlike with previous flights, this time Ingenuity flew over not the safe flat grounds, but over a sandy terrain called "Séítah". This kind of area is difficult, if not dangerous, for a rover to wheel through However, it can be easily surveyed from air. This proves that rover-helicopter combo can expand science value of the mission by covering more diverse areas which would not be possible to explore with a rover alone.
Details
Type
Test Flight
Location
Airfield E, Jezero crater, Mars
Duration
Unknown
Date
Mon, Jul 5, 2021, 11:03
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