NASA demonstrates Morpheus Lander prototype
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The Morpheus Lander just after ignition (Photo: NASA/Project Morpheus)
The "green" fuel used by the propulsion system can be made from the ice on Mars or the moon (Photo: NASA/Project Morpheus)
The lander features an advanced hazard detection system to help it avoid surface hazards such as boulders (Photo: NASA/Project Morpheus)
NASA's new vehicle has previously undergone testing at the Stennis and Johnson Space Centers (Photo: NASA/Project Morpheus)
The Morpheus lander just before takeoff (Photo: NASA/Project Morpheus)
Article Summary
While the spotlight this month has been firmly on Curiosity's rendezvous with the Red Planet, NASA has also been showcasing some of the technology we can expect to see on future missions in the form of the Morpheus Lander.
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