NASA will send a helicopter to Mars

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The study of nearby planets, in particular Mars, remains the most promising area of ​​world space exploration. That is why scientists are constantly working on the creation of devices that could study our “red neighbor” in more detail.





On the eve it became known that NASA plans to send to Mars a small helicopter designed for reconnaissance from the air. Landing apparatus will be carried out together with the all-terrain vehicle Mars 2020 approximately in 2021.

According to the information received, the mass of the device is only about 1,8 kg. On board are installed communications and a small solar panel. It is assumed that at this stage the helicopter will rise to a small height and be located near the rover.

Despite the fact that the success of the mission is in great question, due to the strong sparseness of the atmosphere of the Red Planet, the “Napoleonic” plans are already being built at the American Space Agency. So, at NASA they say that if the device is effective, then in the future the possibility of sending several such devices at once will be considered. Moreover, the developers plan to launch them not only on Mars, but also on other planets in our Solar System.
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  1. Vkd dvk
    Vkd dvk
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    25 March 2019 16: 23
    To work in an atmosphere with a density 10 times lower than on Earth, a helicopter must have an engine 10 times more efficient than on Earth. The ratio of power / mass. Such a density on Earth has an atmosphere at an altitude of 50 km. Interestingly, the authors of the idea have a flying piece of iron at such a height here?
    1. Oleg RB
      Oleg RB
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      26 March 2019 10: 54
      And the difference in gravity?
  2. Vkd dvk
    Vkd dvk
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    26 March 2019 19: 13
    Quote: Oleg RB
    And the difference in gravity?

    Is it hard to see? Martian gravity is 38% of Earth.
    As a result, all the same, the helicopter will be suitable there as a hare under water. Multiply. We get that at least 4 times the dviguny should be specific more powerful.
    1. Oleg RB
      Oleg RB
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      29 March 2019 09: 51
      It is necessary to tell the Nazis to read your insights, otherwise it turns out to be so stupid that they can’t calculate anything belay laughing
  3. Ygm
    Ygm
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    26 March 2019 20: 04
    Surprisingly accurately faked picture, if not for the tank on the left flank.
    What did photography art in America come to? So, we’ll master the whole near space. We still do not have money for flights. And oh, people want long-distance travel.