NASA Develops New Mars Helicopter Blade Designs

• NASA engineers are developing new rotorcraft blades for future Mars helicopters.
• The new designs aim for longer and higher flights on Mars.
• High-fidelity computer simulations and wind tunnel tests are being used.
• The roamx-0201 design features a thinner blade profile compared to the Ingenuity helicopter.
• The new designs could enable more extensive scientific missions on Mars.