A Tiny Titan: The Story of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter

By: Madhusudan Babar [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

Ingenuity Helicopter Launch

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Born to Fly on Mars

Ingenuity is a small, autonomous, controlled helicopter that was designed to study the surface of the red planet mars. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

First Flight on Another World

On 19 April 2021, Ingenuity created a history by taking first controlled flight on another planet. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

Soaring Above Jezero Crater

Ingenuity explored the Jezero Crater, scouting terrain and providing aerial views for Perseverance. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

Beyond Expectations

Ingenuity was designed for five flights only, however this tiny helicopter surprisingly completed 72 flights on the martian surface. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

The Last Flight

After 3 years on Mars, the helicopter completed its last flight on the red planet on 18 Jan 2024 due to damage to one of it's blades. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

A Testament to Innovation

Ingenuity's success paves the way for future aerial exploration on Mars and other planets. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

Science on the Wings

Ingenuity's data helps scientists understand the Martian atmosphere and geology. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

A New Era of Martian Exploration

Ingenuity opens doors for future rovers and aircraft to work together on Mars. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

The Legacy of a Tiny Titan

Ingenuity's impact goes beyond its flights, inspiring future generations of dreamers and innovators. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

The Future Takes Flight

The sky is no longer the limit as we explore the cosmos, and Ingenuity is a shining example. Photo: Google [ { "selector": ".bg", "duration": ".5s", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": "scale-in" } ]

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