NASA's Mars Helicopter

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Ames_Research_Center
gptkbp:air_traffic_control software algorithms
gyroscopic sensors
gptkbp:aircraft_operated first powered flight on another planet
up to 90 seconds
up to 3 meters per second
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:Mars_2020_mission
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:communication_system radio communication with Perseverance rover
gptkbp:contribution mapping terrain
gptkbp:control_system autonomous navigation
gptkbp:data_transmission to Earth via Perseverance
gptkbp:design_feature counter-rotating blades
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:development approximately 6 years
gptkbp:diameter 1.2 meters
gptkbp:educational_value inspiring STEM fields
gptkbp:elevation up to 5 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted on Earth
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Jezero_Crater
April 19, 2021
collected during missions
100% in initial flights
thin atmosphere of Mars
gptkbp:flight_style over 30 flights
achieved through design
pre-programmed routes
gptkbp:future_plans extended missions on Mars
gptkbp:has_ability demonstrated feasibility of flight on Mars
gptkbp:has_limitations limited battery life
gptkbp:height 0.49 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA's Mars Helicopter
gptkbp:initial_flight_altitude 3 meters
gptkbp:innovation lightweight materials
gptkbp:inspiration future aerial exploration missions
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of of technology
gptkbp:landing_distance gptkb:Mars
gptkb:sky_crane
gptkbp:launched July 30, 2020
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mission_type aerial exploration
gptkbp:objective demonstrate powered flight on another planet
gptkbp:photography color camera
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:research_focus Martian surface and atmosphere
gptkbp:scientific_goals understanding Martian geology
gptkbp:weight 1.8 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5