On this episode, we remember the 3 year journey of the Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars, which now has a broken rotor and is unable to fly safely anymore. We discuss how influential the Martian Helicopter was by obliterating it's original 30-day life span and providing miles of coverage inside of Jezero Crater. We discuss some facts on the first powered flight on another world, and close up with a discussion around the Wright Brothers and how influential their R&D efforts were to a young, eager to learn Engineer (me!).  Come for the Ingenuity drone talk, and stay for the Space Storytime! Thank for joining us, and welcome to Today In Space Topics from the episode: work, flying, space, ingenuity, helicopter, podcast, flight, mars, 3dprinting, drone, rover, Jezero crater, wright brothers, r&d, class We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9540/after-three-years-on-mars-nasas-ingenuity-helicopter-mission-ends/ https://www.thomasedison.org/edison-quotes https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/5806hjpg https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/researching-wright-way#aerodynamics The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 03:23 - Ingenuity, NASA's Mars helicopter: Many successful Flight, Miles Logged, and data gathered, despite failure.  07:50 - Using drones on another planet opens up Exploration! 12:15 - The Wright Brothers | Inspiration in Focus & Engineering | The start of Aerospace & Powered Flight 15:23 - R&D, innovation, and failure in Aerospace engineering | Lessons from my 1st Job in College  -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (magicmind.com/science) Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANtodayinspace AND with my code: TODAYINSPACE20 It’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work #flying #ingenuity #helicopter #podcast #flight #mars #drone #rover #jezerocrater #wrightbrothers