If it flew, and that was very much a big if, the little helicopter would take to the skies on Mars five times — max — over a period of 31 days.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
NASA’s Mars helicopter was supposed to fly five times. It’s flown 28.
The little helicopter that could has exceeded all expectations. But now, as the Martian winter sets in, its future is uncertain.
May 13, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT