Ingenuity, despite a wonky sixth flight, has performed remarkably well, showcasing the potential for more ambitious and sophisticated Martian aircraft.
This latest hop was the first for Ingenuity since experiencing an in-flight anomaly during its sixth flight on May 22, 2021.Ingenuity managed to survive the extra time and energy required to complete the flight, and it landed without further incident.
No exact date was given for the seventh flight, aside from NASA saying it would happen no earlier than this past Sunday, June 6.
It surveyed the first five Ingenuity flights, but NASA now needs less spectating and more sciencing from the rover.