This looks like a Mars helicopter on the surface of Mars. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter was sent along with the Perseverance rover to test powered flight on Mars. It became the first aircraft to fly on another planet. The helicopter helps by scouting the terrain, taking aerial images, and supporting rover exploration. Mars has a very thin atmosphere, so flying there is extremely difficult. This achievement proved that aerial exploration on Mars is possible and opened new doors for future missions.

What Happens When The Sun Blocks Signals from NASA's Mars Rovers & Orbiters? FriendsofNASA.org: During late December 2025 and January 2026, Mars and Earth are on opposite sides of the Sun, blocking radio communications between them. Perseverance and the Curiosity Mars rovers will resume sending raw images in late January. How can you communicate with Mars spacecraft when the Sun is in the way? Learn more about 'solar conjunction' in this 60-second video. About every two years, Earth and Mars win