🔬 Science
May 13, 2026 at 03:57 PM
NASA pushes next-gen Mars helicopter rotors through the sound barrier
Source:
New Atlas
NASA engineers at JPL successfully tested next-gen Mars helicopter rotors, achieving supersonic speeds and a 30% boost in lift capacity without damage, marking a significant advance in space exploration technology.
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