Until a year ago, powered flight had only been achieved on one planet: our own. Then, Ingenuity took flight, and the Red Planet gained an aerial explorer of its own. The Mars helicopter was initially designed as a technology demonstration – up to five flights that would prove the possibility of powered flight on another world. But one year in, Ingenuity has exceeded all expectations – completing 25 flights, flying for a total of 46.5 minutes, and traveling 5,824 m (~19,109 ft). And its mission c