NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Takes First Flight On Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter achieved the first powered flight on Mars, marking a historic moment similar to the Wright brothers' flight in 1903. The helicopter carried a piece of the Wright Flyer fabric. Despite being airborne for only 39 seconds, the mission is considered a major success by scientists.

What significant event took place on Mars involving an aircraft?

• First human landing

• First powered flight by an aircraft

• First rover landing

• Discovery of water

What unique feature did the Ingenuity helicopter have?

• A robotic arm

• A piece of wing fabric from the Wright Flyer

• A camera for selfies

• Solar panels

Where did the Wright brothers make their historic flight?

• Dayton, Ohio

• New York, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Kitty Hawk, NC

How long was Ingenuity off the ground during its flight?

• 2 minutes

• 10 seconds

• 39 seconds

• 5 minutes

How did scientists view the short flight of Ingenuity?

• A routine test

• An unexpected failure

• A huge success

• A minor setback