NASA skyfall hits supersonic Mars rotor speeds, boosting lift 30%
NewsBytes | May 13, 2026 4:39 PM CST
Ingenuity data inform JPL rotor tests
All this progress builds on data from Ingenuity, which flew an impressive 72 times through 2024.
NASA engineers tried out two rotor designs (three-blade and two-blade) in a special chamber at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, pushing them to speeds of up to 3,750 rpm while simulating Martian winds.
The SkyFall mission is set for launch in 2028 and will send three upgraded helicopters to Mars.
Their job? Scout landing spots for future astronauts and map underground water ice, making sure these new rotors are ready for the planet's tough conditions and bigger challenges ahead.
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