TRN is a key part of the MARS 2020 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem designed to provide the capability to avoid large scale landing hazards during the entry, descent and landing (EDL) phase of the mission. TRN uses images gathered during descent to identify surface features and match them to orbital images to identify where the vehicle is and avoid pre-identified landing hazards. Additionally the technology will allow the vehicle to identify key science targets and land near those targets thus significantly reducing required surface traverse after landing.
More »The technology developed under the TRN project will be key to future human and robotic missions by enabling safe access to scientifically compelling landing sites and providing surface processing capability to support surface mobility and autonomy.
More »Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Langley Research Center (LaRC) | Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
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Exploration Capabilities | NASA Program | |
Science Mission Directorate (SMD) | NASA Mission Directorate |