Technology Demonstration Missions
Autonomous Landing & Hazard Avoidance Technology (ALHAT)
Project Description
Develop and mature to TRL 6 an autonomous lunar landing GN&C and sensing system (ALHAT System) for crewed and un-crewed lunar descent and landing vehicles. The System will be capable of identifying and avoiding surface hazards to enable a safe precision landing to within tens of meters of certified and designated landing sites, anywhere on the Moon, under any lighting conditions
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This system will enable precision landing for crewed or un-crewed descent vehicles by autonomously identifying and avoiding surface hazards landing. This end-to-end autonomous guidance, navigation, and control system, once demonstrated, can be used in operational systems to enhance terrestrial landings and exploration of the moon, Mars and other terrestrial objects.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Texas
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Virginia
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