NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter ends its mission after a rough landing damaged its rotor blade.

Ingenuity remains operational as a stationary sensor, collecting Martian weather and dust data.

The helicopter's final communication with Earth was on April 16, including a team farewell message.

Although unable to fly, Ingenuity will continue to gather data about its solar panels and Mars' surface.

The mission's success has spurred plans for further rotorcraft exploration on distant planets.

The team is developing the next Mars helicopter, applying insights from Ingenuity's experiences.