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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Exceeds All Expectations

Clip: 12/13/2022 | 7m 21s  | Video has closed captioning.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is the first aircraft humankind has ever created that is capable of powered, controlled flight on another world. It was designed as a technology demonstration with a goal of achieving up to five flights within a month.

Aired: 12/13/22

Rating: NR

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