Concise Summary:
Masten Space Systems develops and manufactures advanced, reusable terrestrial landers utilizing vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTOL) technology. Their flagship Xogdor vehicle represents the next generation of rocket-powered landings with its robust 6,000 lbf engine and capabilities for precision Moon and Mars landings. The company also operates Xodiac, a proven 5th-generation VTOL lander with over 100 successful flights. Xodiac provides valuable data for technology developers through suborbital missions while enabling precision landing and hazard avoidance technologies through its reusable design and frequent operations. Masten’s focus on advanced payloads, supersonic speeds, and point-to-point transportation makes them a leading innovator in terrestrial landers for diverse mission requirements.
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- Masten Space Systems specializes in vertical takeoff and vertical landing vehicles that have achieved the highest number of rocket-powered landings in the industry.
- The company’s sixth-generation vehicle, Xogdor, is a highly advanced rocket powered by a 6,000 lbf turbopump-fed liquid oxygen/liquid methane engine designed to test entry, descent, and landing systems for precision lunar and Martian landings.
- Xodiac, Masten Space Systems’ fifth-generation terrestrial lander, has accumulated over 100 successful flights since its deployment in 2015 and serves as a platform for testing precision landing technologies.
- Xodiac is fully reusable and can be used multiple times daily with the support of a small team.
- The company’s vehicles offer advanced payload accommodations and supersonic capabilities for point-to-point payload transportation.
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