This looks like a Mars helicopter on the surface of Mars. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter was sent along with the Perseverance rover to test powered flight on Mars. It became the first aircraft to fly on another planet. The helicopter helps by scouting the terrain, taking aerial images, and supporting rover exploration. Mars has a very thin atmosphere, so flying there is extremely difficult. This achievement proved that aerial exploration on Mars is possible and opened new doors for future missions.

NASA was preparing to launch an interplanetary mission in 2020 when a global pandemic forced the agency to adjust its plans. Just before COVID-19 changed the world, the name Perseverance was chosen for the rover, and perseverance would be required from the scaled-down and isolated team of experts tasked with completing the project. #BuiltForMarsThePerseveranceRover is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic Science