NASA unveils first look at SUV-sized Mars Chopper concept

NASA unveils first look at SUV-sized Mars Chopper conceptNASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was a groundbreaking piece of equipment that was able to be the first human-made object to fly to a different planet…

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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was a groundbreaking piece of equipment that was able to be the first human-made object to fly to a different planet back in 2021. And while it crashed in January of this year, it was still able to make 72 flights in under three years. Now that it’s not functioning anymore, NASA is looking at building the next object that will give us a peek into another planet. Designer: NASA

They have unveiled the early design renderings of the Mars Chopper, their proposed follow-up to the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It’s a huge leap from the original as this one is the size of an SUV with six rotor blades to help it fly across the planet. It will be able to carry up to 11 pounds of science payloads across 1.9 miles per Mars day.

The initial renders show the three-legged drone gliding over the supposed landscape of Mars. Since Ingenuity was much smaller, this will hopefully be able to surpass its achievements and give us an even better view and understanding of Mars. It should be able to help scientists in studying Martian terrain and at a faster rate. While it’s still in its “early conceptual and design stages”, there is already anticipation in how the Chopper can give us a glimpse into the previously inaccessible areas. It’s not clear though if it will actually be sent to Mars. Accuracy is a curious thing—ubiquitous in daily life but often overlooked until a tool falters. A warped tape, an unreadable screen, or an imprecise laser… Ever seen one of those Shot On iPhone ads? Look at the bottom corner and you’ll find a disclaimer that reads “additional equipment used”, implying… First there was Jeeves, then came JARVIS, and now there’s Cubic. Cubic isn’t like your average Siri. Cubic is Siri’s big daddy. A standalone device,… I completely connect with the Le Pen concept, where the designer has tried to marry a pen with a music player. I still recollect those… Snap & Look is a system for digital photography that doesn’t require a computer but still allows the user to enjoy all the advantages of… Whether you grew up gaming, chances are your parents use the line “why don’t you do something with your life!” at least once. With the… We’re an online magazine dedicated to covering the best in international product design. We have a passion for the new, innovative, unique and undiscovered. With our eyes firmly focused on the future. Editorial Standards and Ethics / Privacy Policy

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