The Ingenuity Mars helicopter was never supposed to last this long. NASA engineers built and tested the first self-powered aircraft to fly on another planet to answer a simple question: Could the ...

Helicopters on Mars may sound like something from a science fiction novel — or perhaps just a typical "Doctor Who" episode. But actually, they're not fully confined to the world of sci-fi; after all, ...

NASA is preparing for a future in the skies of Mars. After the massive success of the agency's Ingenuity Mars helicopter (above), engineers are working on the next generation of interplanetary drones.

Jan. 22 (UPI) --NASA has restored contact with its little Perseverance Mars helicopter, which had gone silent after 72nd mission, the space agency said. Communication ceased with the vehicle Thursday ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. February has already been a big month for autonomous flight. For the ...

The 52nd flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is now in the official mission logbook as a success. The flight took place back on April 26, but mission controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Landing ...

NASA's Mars helicopter has flown again. After a few dozen flights on the red planet, that might seem like nothing to get excited about, but Ingenuity's 54th flight comes after an emergency landing.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter snapped a beautiful image of a Martian sunset late last month. The helicopter, which recently took off on its 45th flight, used its high-resolution color camera to ...