NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), has concluded its mission on Mars after an extraordinary 72 flights. The craft has been lauded for exceeding all expectations and providing America with its money's worth in terms of space exploration. The public and representatives have shared their sadness over the mission's end but also their awe at the accomplishments, with hopes that Ingenuity may eventually be showcased in a museum. Many congratulations have been extended to the team behind Ingenuity and the @NASAPersevere mission for achieving more than anyone expected, and there is eager anticipation for NASA's future missions.
Long live Ingenuity: https://t.co/jRSliCThGz https://t.co/YUH3AtK4sR
#Ingenuity achieved more than anyone expected! https://t.co/0Hr4u9G695
The very definition of a life well lived. Many, many congratulations to the team behind Ingenity and @NASAPersevere. https://t.co/RwEjgB6jVA
Sad Mars day. Thank you @NASA, for incredible views of Mars. America got its moneyβs worth from this workhorse. Looking forward to the next mission https://t.co/x9gIWOaCL3
ππ«‘ Goodbye Ingenuity. Hopefully one day we will have some humans pick you up, and store you in a Museum. 72 flights! An incredible success. More than anyone had ever hoped. https://t.co/NUhf59zjnP
Oh no, this is so sad. Ingenuity is an amazing craft. I'm always in awe of what JPL can accomplish. https://t.co/Ndv6uYCFeG