Astrobotic Technology's autonomous landing system is mounted atop Masten Space Systems' Xombie vehicle prior to launch from the Mojave Air and Space Port. Astrobotic's system is designed to avoid terrain hazards while safely landing a spacecraft at a specific location on a asteroid, moon or planet.
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Astrobotic Technology’s autonomous landing system is mounted atop Masten Space Systems’ Xombie vehicle prior to launch from the Mojave Air and Space Port. Astrobotic’s system is designed to avoid terrain hazards while safely landing a spacecraft at a specific location on a asteroid, moon, or planet. The test flight was sponsored and funded by NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program.
June 20, 2014
NASA / Ken Ulbrich