NASA desert drone trials refine navigation software for future Mars explorers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2025
To prepare new autonomous systems for Mars, NASA teams have been testing drones, a legged robot, and a winged flyer concept in harsh desert environments in California, New Mexico, and Virginia. The work is part of 25 Mars Exploration Program technology projects funded this year to extend the reach and capability of future Red Planet missions.
At Death Valley National Park and in the nearby
Published by SpaceDaily on 12/03/2025
