AkaSci, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago)

What next after Mars Helicopter Ingenuity?

Besides next gen helicopters for Mars and Titan, here are 2 prelim. studies funded by the NIAC (NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts) program this year.

Mars Aerial and Ground Global Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE) is a fixed wing solar powered vertical take-off/landing aircraft for Mars from Coflow Jet, LLC.

Range: 179 km at 1 km altitude
Total range per Martian year: 16,048 km

What do you think? Will this fly?

https://www.nasa.gov/general/mars-aerial-and-ground-global-intelligent-explorer/
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