The Mars 2020 lander will touch down on Feb. 18, 2021, in Jezero Crater. The crater is full of steep cliffs, boulder fields and other things that could ruin the landing.
NASA says:
"A new technology called Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN) will allow the spacecraft to avoid hazards autonomously. It's the closest thing to having an astronaut piloting the spacecraft, and the technology will benefit future robotic and human exploration of Mars."
More info: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
Pip, my robot Pal, is excited about this technology. He wants to know what you think. Send email to
RamoneRocketeer -at- gmail -dot- com.
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