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Almost there... @NASAPersevere (Original Post)
soothsayer
Mar 2021
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krispos42
(49,445 posts)1. I read they're taking almost a week to get it deployed
NASA is being really cautious with this
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)2. Yeah, I don't blame them!
ramblin_dave
(1,562 posts)3. I wonder why two legs are still up?
For some reason I thought all four would drop down at the same time.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)4. It's hanging on for dear life!
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)5. Oh here's a bit more
Link to tweet
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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 its all unfolded, with four legs down, Ill 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
