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Possibly a technology test? I don't think it's any more or less silly than a helicopter that also doesn't actually do any science other than testing out the co
by luma 5y ago
Possibly a technology test? I don't think it's any more or less silly than a helicopter that also doesn't actually do any science other than testing out the concept for future missions.
- alpha_squared 5y ago> ...a helicopter that also doesn't actually do any science other than testing out the concept for future missions. Isn't that scientific? Testing out the hypothesis of aerial maneuverability in Martian airpsace?
- sudosysgen 5y agoIt's more so engineering than science. We were absolutely certain that it was possible for a long time.
- aardvarkr 5y agoThat’s pretty close to the definition of science… form a hypothesis and test it then report your results. Not every test has to be microbiological or geological in origin to be considered “science”. They’re also getting to test the resiliency of consumer grade computers and electronics in the Martian atmosphere and probably many many other experimental ideas that aren’t public knowledge.