NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, is set to embark on its 63rd flight on the Red Planet, marking yet another milestone in interplanetary aviation. The flight is scheduled for no earlier than Thursday, October 19, 2023.
The helicopter will traverse a horizontal distance of 573.93 meters during the flight, which is expected to last approximately 137 seconds. The flight altitude will be 12 meters, with the helicopter heading in a southwesterly direction.
Ingenuity will reach a maximum speed of 6.3 m/s during this mission. The primary goal of this flight is the repositioning of the helicopter, signifying a strategic move in its exploration journey.
This flight will take off from a new airfield, showcasing the helicopter’s adaptability to diverse Martian terrains and its capability to navigate autonomously in different environments.
- Flight 63
- Expected flight date: 10/19/2023
- Horizontal flight distance: 573.93 meters
- Expected flight time: 137 seconds
- Flight altitude: 12 meters
- Heading: SW
- Max flight speed: 6.3 m/s
- Goal of flight: Reposition of the helicopter
- Airfield: New
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