If you’re like most people, you’ve dreamed of flying (research show that extra than 50 percent of us have accomplished it). If you’re curious about the universe, you’ve likely also dreamed about traveling to other planets. And if you’re ready to wait about nine months, you are in luck—because immediately after that, you will not have to desire any longer.

Women and gentlemen, NASA is about to go flying on Mars.

The Perseverance rover, scheduled to land on February 18, 2021, is carrying a grapefruit-sized helicopter named Ingenuity strapped to its belly. Assuming all goes properly with the landing, Perseverance