Mars Ingenuity helicopter third flight is its fastest, farthest

NASA’s Perseverance Martian rover may have been a milestone achievement but it’s the Ingenuity helicopter that’s taking all of the spotlight in the news. Made from off-the-shelf parts and running Linux and open source programs, the helicopter’s performance continues to impress NASA scientists. In its third test flight, the helicopter was able to break its own speed and distance record, …