Ingenuity’s Mission Comes to an End

On January 25, 2024, NASA’s Ingenuity mission officially concluded. The small, autonomous helicopter performed 72 flights on Mars, the first time an aircraft has flown on another planet. This mission far exceeded the 5 planned demonstration flights and captivated the world, following the journey of the intrepid little helicopter that could as it soared to new heights on the Red Planet.

Published by Space Scout on 01/25/2024