* Astronomy

Revolutionary Navigation System for Future Mars Rovers

An autonomous navigation system that will enable a future planetary rover vehicle to be in complete control of its own actions as it explores the surface of Mars is being designed by top-calibre scientists and engineers at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The team from the UK, France and Canada are joining forces to design 'Seeker' as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA's) StarTiger initiative, which tackles specific space-related challenges through targeted projects with fixed timeframes.  Details of Seeker's development were unveiled today (Thursday 8 December 2011) on the day STFC's RAL Space is holding its 7th Appleton Space conference.
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