SkyFall on Mars: Water-snooping Helicopters Spun Up

· Leonarddavid · Aug. 7, 2026, 1:05 p.m.
Summary
NASA is testing innovative ground-penetrating radar technology on rotorcraft for Mars exploration, aimed at detecting subsurface frozen water. The SkyFall project, set for release in late 2028, features a flexible antenna attached to the craft that doesn't interfere with landings.
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