Where NASAs Dragonfly mission is going, We dont need roads
NASA's Dragonfly mission is set to launch as early as 2028 to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using an eight-rotor aircraft instead of traditional wheeled rovers. The drone-like craft will fly through Titan's dense, hazy atmosphere to study its surface and chemistry. Dragonfly's design allows it to cover more ground quickly, drawing comparisons to flying vehicles in science fiction.
- ▪Dragonfly is an SUV-size, eight-rotor aircraft designed to explore Titan, a moon of Saturn.
- ▪The mission will use flight instead of wheels to traverse Titan's surface, inspired by its dense atmosphere and low gravity.
- ▪Engineers have completed parachute drop tests and confirmed that Dragonfly's onboard chemistry lab can detect trace molecules in samples.
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Home > Science > Space Where NASA's Dragonfly mission is going, 'We don't need roads' Why drive when you can fly? By Elisha Sauers Elisha Sauers Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers, and jetting above the clouds. Through 17 years of reporting, she's covered a variety of topics, including health, business, and government, with a penchant for public records requests. She previously worked for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia, and The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland. Her work has earned numerous state awards, including the Virginia Press Association's top honor, Best in Show, and national recognition for narrative storytelling.
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