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Ingenuity

The first aircraft to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. Planned for five flights; made 72.

EndedSource: NASA mission page
Status checked Nov 12, 2026
Ended after rotor damage on its 72nd flight.

Days at Mars
1,071 Source: NASA mission page
Counted from Feb 18, 2021
Launched
Jul 30, 2020Source: NASA mission page
Landed
Feb 18, 2021Source: NASA mission page
Mission ended
Jan 25, 2024Source: NASA mission page
Location
Jezero Crater
Agency
NASA

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