While it isn't landing on Mars in the near future, NASA required a breather from Curiosity's adventures to showcase the Morpheus Lander. The prototype experienced its first (connected) flight test in the Kennedy Space Center right before the weekend, featuring its methane-powered rocket system. It's this rocket setup that could result in the Morpheus Lander a powerful candidate for future landings. It's both safer than rocket fuel and NASA indicates that methane gas thrown away in the Worldwide Space Station might be enough to top-up the lander's fuel tanks without necessitating a trip to Earth. Morpheus' built-in guidance system also reduces the quantity of input needed from mission control -- the pod continues to be practicing hard by itself hazard area close to the Space Center. After passing the exam using its training tires on, the very first free flight descent continues to be tentatively composed set for later today. Crank the amount low -- it will get noisy -- watching Morpheus test individuals right rockets following the break.
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