Masten Space Systems, now known as Astrobotic's Propulsion Test department, is a leading provider of terrestrial landers and rocket engines for NASA, defense, and commercial customers. With over 600 successful flight operations, their reusable rockets have played a crucial role in advancing technology readiness for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, while also supporting the development of precision landing systems and plume-surface interaction tests.
Their latest rocket, Xogdor, powered by a 6,000 lbf turbopump-fed liquid oxygen liquid methane engine, is currently under development and will enable precision landings on celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Additionally, Masten's fleet of terrestrial landers, including Xodiac and Xombie, have proven their reliability and versatility through numerous flights, contributing to the advancement of space technologies and providing valuable data to technology developers.
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