NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Planetary Analog Test Site (aka Rock Yard) provides a large multi-acre test area which simulates general features of the lunar and Martian surface terrain environment consisting of various slopes, grades, simulated craters and strewn rock field conditions.

Services provided:

• Test planning, consultation and integration
• 110 VAC electrical power available
• Space suit hardware and test subject support on a “as required” cost-basis

Benefits:

• Test hardware and/or concept of operations in simulated planetary surface terrain environments
• Existing facilities, infrastructure, and ground support equipment
• Full operational capability and readiness
• Ability to upgrade/reconfigure as needed
• Capabilities for demonstrating human and robotic interactive test activities
• Analog test site area capable of enabling large scale, high fidelity integrated test activity scenarios