The picture gives a clear picture on the paradox of space missions; dumping debris versus preserving the natural environment of other worlds. The helicopter’s part weigh 1.8 kilos, increasing debris on Mars. Since 1971, over seven tonnes has been dropped. Indicator is unclear as to whether Mars sustained life. NASA’s Curiosity, Perseverance, and China’s Zhurong are proving life’s existence. Opportunity, Nasa’s Opportunity trudged Mars for 15 years. Beagle 2 was lost in 2003, found in 2015. NASA’s Insight rover sent an emotional farewell on its last mission on X and Twitter. Phoenix landed and quit its mission in 2008. Perseverance dropped a drill bit on a mission in July 2021. Debris from missions that went wrong, such as the Polar Lander lost in 1999. Dr. James Blake expressed the unfortunate need to balance science and minimal impact. The landing of humans on Mars will depend on these very missions. All vehicles on Mars will be monuments, not trash to clean.
