Flight Testing Lidar Hazard Detection Instrument for Artemis Lunar Missions | NASA

Flight Testing Lidar Hazard Detection Instrument for Artemis Lunar Missions | NASA

With support from NASA’s Flight Opportunities program, Astrobotic tested an engineering model of its hazard detection light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor over the company's simulated lunar terrain. During this Nov. 14, 2024, flight campaign, the technology successfully captured high-precision data to enhance hazard detection, benefiting future lunar lander missions, including Astrobotic’s upcoming NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Mission.

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https://www.nasa.gov/armstrong/

https://www.astrobotic.com

Video Credit: NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC)
Duration: 1 minute, 14 seconds
Release Date: Dec. 30, 2024

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