NASA's Ingenuity helicopter to fly on Mars in April

The Ingenuity Mars helicopter, attached to the Perseverance rover, is set to attempt its first flight on Mars. The $85 million helicopter will be deployed and undergo tests to ensure it can operate autonomously in the harsh Martian environment. The first flight will involve lifting off to three meters and hovering for 20-30 seconds. If successful, it will mark the first powered flight on another planet, with up to five flights planned over 30 Martian days, gradually increasing in altitude and distance.

What is the cost of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter?

• $120 million

• $50 million

• $85 million

• $100 million

What is the first step after Ingenuity is released from the rover?

• It will be tested for communication with Earth.

• It will charge using its solar panel.

• It will immediately start flying.

• It will be rotated and released a few centimeters above the surface.

Which of the following is NOT a test that Ingenuity will undergo?

• Collecting Martian soil samples

• Charging using its solar panel

• Keeping warm during Martian nights

• Communicating with the rover

What is the altitude Ingenuity aims to reach during its first flight?

• Five meters

• Four meters

• Three meters

• Two meters

How many autonomous flights are planned for Ingenuity within 30 Martian days?

• Six

• Three

• Five

• Four