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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th May 2019, 01:04 PM
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Posted By Ranb
Phil Mason (Thunderf00t) on Youtube has his...

Phil Mason (Thunderf00t) on Youtube has his doubts about the Scout. He claims the numbers all check out but thinks the helicopter will only last a week on Mars. It has to survive the cold Marian...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th May 2019, 09:57 AM
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Posted By Ranb
Fortunately there is just enough air for the...

Fortunately there is just enough air for the blades to beat into submission. But then this craft is especially ugly, maybe Mars is going to repel it instead. :)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th May 2019, 07:16 PM
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Posted By Ranb
More progress. ...

More progress.
https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-aces-flight-tests.html
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th May 2018, 05:42 AM
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Posted By Ranb
I suppose that the large area blades on the rotor...

I suppose that the large area blades on the rotor combined with the high rpm is just what is needed to function in an atmosphere that is like Earth's at 100k feet.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th May 2018, 05:40 AM
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Posted By Ranb
Nope. :) Amee was more like the Terminator.

Nope. :) Amee was more like the Terminator.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th May 2018, 05:51 PM
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Posted By Ranb
Mars Helicopter Scout

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Mars_Helicopter_Scout


NASA recently decided to include the helicopter in the 2020 rover mission. It has a mass of 1 kg and a 1.1 meter rotor that turns at...
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