NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Ends Mission, Becomes Mars Weather Station

After 72 flights and a rough landing, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter transitions to a stationary role, collecting data on Mars.

Ingenuity helicopter completed 72 flights on Mars, far exceeding its initial five-flight mission.
The helicopter suffered damage during its final landing in January, leading to the end of its flying days.
Ingenuity now serves as a stationary data collection platform, expected to operate for up to 20 years.
The helicopter continues to relay data via the Perseverance rover, which will soon leave it out of communication range.
NASA's future plans include more advanced Mars rotorcraft and a $3.3 billion mission to Titan in 2028.