The future of Mars exploration may rest on a glider - MIT Technology Review

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The future of Mars exploration may rest on a glider MIT Technology Review
After Opportunity, now what? An unpowered inflatable craft using thermal updrafts to stay aloft could cost-effectively map less-documented parts of the planet's ...

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Interesting had seen the quadcopter one in some tests and discussions but fixed wing does make more sense for long range flights, good to see they are talking about the difficulty with the thinner atmosphere etc.
 
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