This is still cool, but after 57 flights I wonder how much ‘science’ is still being collected by this? Seems like whatever they were trying to verify or test has already been accomplished.
They got it to fly, and it kept working. They do put it to good use as a scout for the rover.
The capacities are limited though because it was sent as a proof-of-concept for flying in Mars’ non-atmosphere.
There are those who think it’s all a con ala the Moon landings. Doesn’t bother me. I’d just chuckle because... “Ingenuity”. And Perseverance. The real world is full of useful analogies!
—> This is still cool, but after 57 flights I wonder how much ‘science’ is still being collected by this?
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