Designed to observe Mars from the air, Ingenuity made history with its flights. However, the Mars helicopter is currently waiting before it takes off in the Jezero Crater on Mars. It has been announced that the helicopter will remain like this for a while.
Ingenuity went to rest to recharge its batteries
NASA’s statement He also stated that he will delay the Mars helicopter flights by a few weeks. The reason for the delay is dust and winter on Mars. Accordingly, airborne dust may interfere with Ingenuity’s mission. Also, due to the winter season, Ingenuity cannot charge its batteries as much as it wants.
Proving that powerful, controlled flight is possible on another planet, the successful helicopter will wait like this for a while. Ingenuity may begin air-tracking Mars again in early August after dust levels drop.
In the process, Ingenuity is expected to charge its batteries as well. In fact, we can say that the Mars helicopter is also on vacation. Just like us, it just needs to recharge its batteries a little before it starts working again.
Ingenuity has exceeded all expectations since it was sent to Mars. The Mars helicopter has recorded 29 flights so far from its first mission in April 2021. The helicopter last made a new flight to itself on June 11 in order to work better with Perseverance.
With this break, Ingenuity stores energy for new tasks. At the same time, it avoids the danger of dust. In recent weeks, the helicopter has had to contend with many difficulties due to increased dust and extreme cold weather. That’s why one of Ingenuity’s sensors also had a problem.
The Mars helicopter will continue its flights with the end of the adverse weather conditions. So what do you think about NASA’s Mars missions? You can share your views with us in the comments section.