NASA's MAGGIE Project Aims to Soar Above Mars

The innovative flying vehicle is designed for vertical takeoff and landing, exploring the Red Planet's atmosphere and terrain.

NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program is funding the development of MAGGIE, a Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer, designed for vertical takeoff and landing on Mars.
MAGGIE, an 18-propellor flying vehicle, aims to explore Mars from its skies, potentially reaching speeds of Mach 0.25 in the planet's thin atmosphere.
The vehicle's design includes solar panels for energy and CoFlow Jet technology to increase lift and reduce drag, addressing the challenges of Mars' low atmospheric pressure.
MAGGIE's mission objectives include studying Mars' magnetism, methane plumes, and providing unique views of the Martian landscape.
The project is in phase 1 development, with hopes for further funding and advancement to bring the concept closer to reality.