NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Flies Again, But Not On Mars

Ingenuity display on top of ornamental vehicles (photo: La Cabuldagetridge Tournament of Roses Association)

JAKARTA In celebrating the new year in Pasadena, California on January 1, the Ingenuity helicopter was again flown in La Ca township

Despite being seen flying during the Parade Tournament of Roses, this vehicle is not a genuine helicopter. The community in the city only posted a replica to celebrate the achievement of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), NASA's facility, throughout 2024.

Citing from Space's report, Ingenuity was attached to an ornamental vehicle called Rover Rendezvous. The vehicle, which was built by the City of La Ca firecraft, carries the concept of exploration in space to value science research in its city.

There are two well-known science facilities in the city, namely NASA's JPL and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). According to the community hosting the event, this exhibition could encourage its people to further innovate in the future.

"This incredible ornamental vehicle invites spectators on their way to Mars," La Ca Oranyaphridge said on its official website. "With all the elements made by dedicated volunteers, this ornamental vehicle represents people's creativity and passion."

Rover Rendezvous measures 17 meters and is decorated with 35,000 flowers. In addition to placing Ingenuity at the front of its vehicle, parade volunteers have also made replicas of astronauts, space vehicles, and aliens in various shapes.

Ingenuity deserves to be celebrated because this helicopter is able to last 22 months on Mars. This drone has flown dozens of times and on its 72nd flight, Ingenuity is experiencing problems that prevent the aircraft from flying.

Ingenuity fell and rolled over on the surface of Mars so that all four propellers were broken. After the incident occurred, the team monitoring the Earth decided to end its mission and say goodbye to the first helicopter on Mars.