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2016-188 - Self-Orienting Lander for Space Exploration

Space Exploration CubeSat, Microsatellites, Nanosatellites Abstract USC researchers have developed an inexpensive, self-orienting lander capable of orienting itself on rugged terrain following an uncontrolled landing on smaller heavenly bodies. The device is able to hop and pivot autonomously until a stable surface has been found. Benefit Low...

Published: 11/26/2025 Inventor(s): Joseph Wang, Mike Gruntman, Brian Franz
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