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NASA-backed Mars helicopter concept pushes rotor speeds past Mach 1
A new rotor blade design tested by engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory could let future Mars helicopters survive tip speeds around Mach 1.08 and generate roughly 30 percent more lift.
Key Takeaways
- NASA JPL engineers reportedly validated a higher-speed Mars rotor design.
- The blade could survive tip speeds around Mach 1.08.
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