Fugro SpAARC

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The Fugro SpAARC Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control (SpAARC) facility is a mission control center created by a collaboration between the Australian Space Agency, the government of Western Australia (WA) and the Dutch company Fugro. SpAARC provides telerobotic control for both spaceflight and terrestrial vehicles. SpAARC, opened in November 2020, is Fugro's largest remote operations center.[1] SpAARC is located in Perth, Australia.

Uses[edit]

Fugro SpAARC was selected as the contingency control center for the Intuitive Machines Nova-C IM-1 lunar landing mission.[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Fugro opens state-of-the-art space control centre, SpAARC, in Perth, Australia". Fugro. 3 Nov 2022.
  2. ^ "IM-1 Mission Summary" (PDF). Intuitive Machines.