Here on Earth, we have the Global Positioning System satellite constellation to provide precise position, navigation, and timing (PNT) information, but no such capability exists on Mars. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is working on that. JPL is developing modeling and simulation capabilities to assess different Mars data-relay satellite architectures for their ability to provide PNT information. Right now, NASA relies in part on Earth-based tracking for spacecraft and rover operations on the Red Planet. Mars-based PNT would have higher precision and reliability, boosting spacecraft autonomy and reducing power requirements, while also limiting burdens on NASA’s Deep Space Network. Learn more about the project, key partners, and NASA centers on our TechPort database. https://lnkd.in/eNdur27R
Abbie Thoms
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This is going to sound very ignorant, but is there a longitude and latitude set up on Mars like earth?
Moisés A. Vieira
1mo
The ultimate goal is to discover the mysteries of this Universe but the technology they use will not help much in discoveries that would change all human thinking to this day, it would be a rupture in beliefs, ways of thinking and human existence itself. You need to study how to initiate the teleportation of an atom from one point to another distant point. The meaning of the origin of the energy of being born, recomposing and decomposing, when they discover another form of energy, they discover that everything will make sense and that the forms of life out there are very different in form but the same in origin. Don't forget, start studying the displacement of an atom to another distant point, if humanity doesn't stop destroying the Planet and each other, in the future, people teleport, disappear in the USA and in a matter of a few seconds they reappear in England.
Dr. Abir M.
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I bet SpaceX will deliver this before you government bureaucrats
Space Today
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👏Kudos to the team NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for developing Mars-based PNT. Good Luck with the project!
Shilpa Chekuri
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Exciting progress in Martian exploration! NASA's JPL is pioneering a Mars-based Position, Navigation, and Timing system to boost spacecraft autonomy and reliability. This innovation promises higher precision navigation, reduced reliance on Earth, and optimized mission efficiency. A leap forward in interplanetary exploration.
Frida Mayorga
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Absolutely fascinating 👏🏼🧐 thank you for sharing images of JSC Gateway Refueling Breadboard. The future is looking bright 🚀♥️ A special thanks to all the Project Managers. I know the project started last year in October so I’m so excited for September 🤩
10 months ago I posted on LinkedIn this: Amazing technology with assistance of DSN to communicate with spacecraft, impressive navigation to deliver the samples. But the next step should have a system identical to "GPS" able to navigate the spacecraft across the solar system. That system must be located in the 2nd Lagrange point. Advantage is that system will be away from influence of gravity and earth magnetic field. Will track objects that are difficult to track do to earth atmosphere and will navigate a spacecraft to the objective. I will call it Solar Position System "SPS".
Tony Singh
1mo
What incredible ambition and innovation for humanity to develop PNT system capability on another planet. If that’s possible, maybe one day we might even see the Left and Right unite on something here on earth ? 🌍 🪐
This is absolutely fascinating! 🚀 The idea of having a Mars-based PNT system is a game-changer for future missions. Imagine the increased autonomy for rovers and spacecraft, allowing them to explore more efficiently and safely. Plus, it reduces the load on the Deep Space Network, which is a huge win for long-term space exploration. For anyone as excited about the future of space tech as I am, let's dive into the details together. Follow James Webb Discoveries for more updates and discussions on groundbreaking discoveries!
Using the proper algorithms and software, a seamless network of navigational satellites in orbit could use the celestial bodies for navigating on Mars by using observations of the Sun, stars, and planets. Mars, same as Earth, receives sunlight, allowing spacecraft and rovers to determine latitude and time of day by observing the Sun's position relative to the Martian horizon. The night sky on Mars also presents visible stars and occasional views of its moons, Phobos and Deimos, and other planets, which serve as additional navigational reference points. Implementing celestial navigation requires advanced algorithms and software to accurately calculate positions based on these observations, accounting for Mars' unique rotation and orbital dynamics. This method could complement potential future developments such as establishing a dedicated constellation of navigation satellites around Mars, akin to Earth’s GPS system.