What engineering feature requires much more sophisticated GNC software for New Glenn’s landing compared to New Shepard’s?
Answer
Landing on a moving ship at sea
Landing on a moving ship at sea, as New Glenn aims to do, requires much more sophisticated autonomous guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software to match the pitch and roll of the ocean vessel.
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