NASA Tests Supersonic Rotors for Next-Gen Mars Helicopter
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirms new Mars helicopter rotor blades can exceed Mach 1 without structural failure
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NASA Tests Mars Helicopter Blades Exceeding Mach 1 Speeds
NASA engineers have successfully tested rotor blades for Mars helicopters surpassing the speed of sound, indicating future craft could achieve higher performance
NASA’s Dryden Range Enhances Flight Research and Space Station Support
NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range provides critical communications, tracking, and data services for aeronautics research and International Space Station operations
NASA Ames Honors May 2026 Science Stars for Key Contributions
NASA Ames Science Directorate spotlights four staff members for advancing space science, biosciences, and Earth science projects with notable technical and leadership achievements
NASA Captures Vortex Clouds Over Remote Peter I Island in Antarctica
Landsat 8 satellite imaged spiraling von Kármán vortex clouds forming in winds around Antarctica’s isolated volcanic Peter I Island in early 2026
Over 650 NASA Volunteers Have Co-Authored Scientific Papers
More than 650 NASA citizen science volunteers have contributed to peer-reviewed research papers, helping advance discoveries in astronomy, atmospheric science, and environmental monitoring
Curiosity Rover Frees Drill Bit Stuck in Mars Rock at Atacama Site
The Curiosity rover team successfully extracted a drill bit stuck in a detached Martian rock, shifting to remote sensing while resolving the issue
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Panorama of Mars’ ‘Crocodile Bridge’
Perseverance’s Mastcam-Z imaged a 360-degree view of the ancient ‘Crocodile Bridge’ region on Jezero Crater’s rim, revealing some of Mars’ oldest rocks