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To: Ezekiel

Hmmm... The average surface pressure is only about 610 pascals (0.088 psi) which is a bit more that 1/2 of 1% of what it is on Earth. Gravity on the other hand is a bit les than 40% of what it is on Earth. Anyone know how fast the rotor spins?


11 posted on 09/19/2023 11:01:43 AM PDT by hecticskeptic
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To: hecticskeptic

Some facts from the website
https://mars.nasa.gov/technology/helicopter/#Quick-Facts
:

-Weighs 4 pounds (1.8 kg)
-Solar-powered and recharges on its own
-Wireless communication system
-Counter-rotating blades spin about 2,400 rpm
-Equipped with computers, navigation sensors, and two cameras (one color and one black-and-white)


12 posted on 09/19/2023 11:12:06 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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