Step by step, the #MarsHelicopter Ingenuity is getting ready to drop to the surface. Once it's all u

[soothsayer]

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NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover
@NASAPersevere
Step by step, the #MarsHelicopter Ingenuity is getting ready to drop to the surface. Once it’s all unfolded, with four legs down, I’ll be able to cut it free.

NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
Swing low, sweet helicopter...
@NASAPersevere is slowly and carefully deploying the #MarsHelicopter, Ingenuity. The tech demo is currently unfolding from its stowed position and readying to safely touch down on the Martian surface. See upcoming milestones: http://go.nasa.gov/ingenuity

[SoonerPride]

1. This is so unbelievable.

We are about to FLY a drone on a another freaking PLANET.

Just stop for a second and think about that.

It is truly a giant unbelievable amazing milestone.

And no on seems to freaking care.

We are about to FLY a drone on a another freaking PLANET.

[Biophilic]

2. I honestly didn't know about this. It is really amazing. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. nt

[lagomorph777]

3. Yup - in a very thin atmosphere (1% of Earth's).

That makes for pretty short battery life, but even a few minutes will enable some great scouting.