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Interesting status update today from a blog on NASA's site about the Mars helo. The helo is going to have a challenging cold winter.

"We have reached the point in Martian late fall/early winter at which Ingenuity can no longer support the energy demands of nominal operations. Starting on the evening of Sol 426 (about 3 weeks ago...fig's note), we believe Ingenuity started experiencing overnight battery brownouts (drops in the battery’s voltage), which reset the electronics. Due to the seasonal decrease in available solar energy, increases in airborne dust density, and the drop in temperatures, the energy demand to keep the electronics powered and warm throughout the night has surpassed Ingenuity’s available energy budget."

Now, at the end of each day, the battery charge is 68%. 70% is needed to keep everything powered and warm.

Ingenuity Adapts for Mars Winter Operations

But, one more short flight (#29) is planned within a few days.

 
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Interesting status update today from a blog on NASA's site about the Mars helo. The helo is going to have a challenging cold winter.

"We have reached the point in Martian late fall/early winter at which Ingenuity can no longer support the energy demands of nominal operations. Starting on the evening of Sol 426 (about 3 weeks ago...fig's note), we believe Ingenuity started experiencing overnight battery brownouts (drops in the battery’s voltage), which reset the electronics. Due to the seasonal decrease in available solar energy, increases in airborne dust density, and the drop in temperatures, the energy demand to keep the electronics powered and warm throughout the night has surpassed Ingenuity’s available energy budget."

Now, at the end of each day, the battery charge is 68%. 70% is needed to keep everything powered and warm.

Ingenuity Adapts for Mars Winter Operations

But, one more short flight (#29) is planned within a few days.
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I hope it wakes up again come Spring, but if not, Ingenuity, you've been pretty freakin' great!
 
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