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Dr. J. Bob Balaram, an Indian citizen and IIT Madras alumnus, has played a pivotal role in NASA's groundbreaking Mars mission.
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His exceptional ingenuity has made it possible for a helicopter to soar through the thin Martian atmosphere, an achievement that was once considered almost impossible.
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Tiny Ingenuity, a 1.8 kg helicopter, soars over Mars, proving powered flight on another planet is possible.
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From IIT Madras to NASA's JPL, Dr. J. Bob Balaram revolutionized space travel with the Ingenuity helicopter.
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Martian weather plays a big role in the success of Ingenuity. Both atmospheric and space weather can affect the helicopter's flight abilities.
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Like Earth-bound pilots, helicopter operators use weather forecasts to plan Martian flights. Martian weather is predictable, making forecasting easier.
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Tiny Ingenuity, Mars' 1.8 kg, 50 cm tall helicopter, boasts blades spinning at a blazing 24,000 rpm! 10x faster than any Earth drone.
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Ingenuity, a helicopter that hitched a ride on the Perseverance rover, is a pioneering experiment for powered, controlled flight on Mars.
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Dr. Balaram, trained at IIT Madras aspires to inspire future Indian space explorers.
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Dr. J. Bob Balaram’s journey from Madras to Mars highlights human ingenuity. The Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is a testament to our boundless spirit.
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