NASA has proven powered, controlled flight is possible on other worlds, just as the Wright brothers proved it was possible on Earth.
  • ki77erb@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    8 months ago

    It is unfortunate but Ingenuity is something to be celebrated. A bittersweet moment for NASA engineers and the community. It was an amazing accomplishment and a true example of the kinds of things we can accomplish. I mean, we flew a fucking drone on another planet! It’s mission was only 30 days and it lasted nearly 3 years! That’s just incredible! One day a future human will pick it up and place it in a museum for all to see with a label proudly stating “Ingenuity: The first aircraft to fly on another planet.”

  • RandomStickman@kbin.social
    5·
    8 months ago

    I can’t believe it is 3 years since the landing. I remember watching the hover crane and Ingenuity’s first flight. Rest easy Ingenuity o7

  • MajorHavoc@programming.devEnglish
    5·
    8 months ago

    Now NASA has passed the final trial of all RC helicopter enthusiasts. RIP Ingenuity. And here’s to many future Mars helicopters!