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News in English (USA) / 11.12.2024 / 22:00

NASA Investigates First Aircraft Accident on Mars

NASA has conducted its first-ever aircraft accident investigation on another planet, focusing on the Ingenuity helicopter which crashed during its 72nd flight on Mars. The space agency has determined the reasons behind the crash and is finalizing its off-world accident report. Despite the incident, Ingenuity may continue to serve a purpose as a weather station for up to 20 years. Lessons learned from this investigation are expected to influence the designs of future aircraft missions.
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