The space agency discovered a strange casing on the ground of the Red Planet. According to one scientist, it looks like “something out of science fiction.”
Life on Mars. Photo: Unsplash
The National Astronomy and Space Administration (NASA) He carried out space probes on Mars and discovered a new object. The trip was held under the leadership of Ingenuity HelicopterThe ship is gearing up for the “world's longest journey”, which aims to gather information about the Red Planet.
This ship was launched for the first time July 2020 and made numerous visits to Mars. It flies from a novelty controlled way On the big planet.
Discovery on Mars. Photo/Twitter: @QuePasaCL
However, its 67th flight surprised all scientists: Remnants of space shuttle found It is part of the cone that protected the robotic explorer Perseverance during its descent in 2021.
In this context, Ian Clark, engineer of the Perseverance parachute system, in this invention “There is a science fiction element.” In addition, the scientist noted that innovation is more important than persistence “The best landing on Mars in history. From parachute inflation to landing.”
Naw is brilliant. Photo/Twitter: @FronteraSpacial
According to the expert, the images collected by the intelligence will provide different perspectives “and provide a set of data that we can use. Scheduling a sample return on Tuesday.
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Ingenuity, a promising ship
These images show the enormous potential the ship has when it comes to space exploration. “Every time we're up in the airIntelligence covers new ground and provides insights unattainable by previous planetary missions” said the group.
NASA hopes these images will be used in the future “Ensure safe landings.”
Intelligence, a ship that could change the future of science. Photo/Twitter: @bsantosonline
Half of the ship is there meters high And its weight is about 2 kilograms. Additionally, there are six liter ion batteries that can be recharged with solar power. Its four legs Kama Nar They can turn in opposite directions to catch up with everyone around them.
