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It's Looking Increasingly Likely India's Historic Lunar Lander Is Dead For Good (www.sciencealert.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't it because Mars have an atmosphere?

Still think we can pull anything off if we want to. Also the Indian lander did its job and it wasn't expected that it would last longer IIRC.

[โ€“] MushuChupacabra 5 points 1 year ago

Mars does indeed have an atmosphere, which would be a requirement to generate lift with the propeller blades.

My point is that delivering something as delicate as a helicopter drone intact and functional on another planet is rather impressive, as far as space exploration goes.