1. Astrobotic has created a Lunar Surface Proving Ground (LSPG) in Mojave, California, for spacecraft and rover testing. 2. The 100mx100m test field mimics the Moon's topography and optical properties. 3. The site will host NASA's TechRise Student Challenge and the TechLeap Prize's Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge.
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