NASA Searches for Water on Mars with Solar-Powered Plane

NASA is seeking innovative aerospace ideas for future missions, including a plane designed to fly around Mars and stay aloft in the thin Martian atmosphere. The proposed aircraft, called MAGGIE (Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer), would be powered by solar panels spread across its wings and capable of carrying significant weight. Unlike a helicopter, MAGGIE would take off and land vertically, like a plane. The Martian atmosphere is very thin, making it challenging to generate lift for flight, but MAGGIE's narrow double-wings are designed to produce many times more lift than conventional aircraft on Earth. The plane would cruise at a speed of approximately 135 mph and explore the Martian surface from 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) altitude. The mission would perform the first global-scale atmospheric mission at Mars and revolutionize NASA's exploration of the planet. The technology used in the aircraft would also enhance VTOL aircraft technology on Earth and other planets.

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