NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies 46 feet above Mars, sets record
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew its highest-ever distance from Mars' surface during its 35th flight. The 1.8kg-chopper flew 46 feet above the red planet on December 3, setting a new aviation record. The previous record was when the helicopter reached a height of 39 feet. This was achieved three times, during its 10th, 11th, and 15th flights.