DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NASA IS TESTING MARS HELICOPTER IN 2 WORLDS Source: NASA NASA is conducting dual-planet tests on its Mars helicopter. Here are some key facts: This is the first time in history that 2 planets are home to testing future aircraft designs In California, NASA is testing a new motor for the next-G Mars helicopter that spins at near supersonic speeds (0.95 Mach) Simultaneously, on Mars, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter is achieving new altitude and air speed records in Mars' incredibly thin atmosphere and very low gravity The dual-planet tests are enhancing knowledge of how rotor-technology flies in different atmospheres. The unique approach that NASA is using also lets you know how the rotor-tech flies on different planets. SUBARU'S FLYING CAR Source: Subar