An autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) is a modified ocean-going barge equipped with propulsion systems to maintain precise position and a large landing platform. SpaceX …

Mar 4, 2025 · A slender, partially covered naval ship that recently emerged in Washington state is the Defiant, a new medium-sized uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designed from the keel up to …

A drone carrier is a crewed or uncrewed ship equipped with a flight deck on which drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) can take off and land. This ship can be civilian or military. In …

Mar 4, 2025 · Serco has launched USX-1 Defiant, a prototype of a DARPA program that aims to deliver cost-effective unmanned surface vessels to the fleet.

Sep 2, 2021 · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX 's newest drone ship, "A Shortfall of Gravitas" (ASOG) arrived in port Tuesday (Aug. 31) with its first catch secured to its deck. The booster, …

Mar 4, 2025 · US launches world’s first 240-ton unmanned ship for autonomous naval missions. The construction of the Defiant, measuring 180 feet and weighing 240 metric tons, was …

May 15, 2024 · China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain a mystery. Hidden …

An unmanned surface vehicle, unmanned surface vessel or uncrewed surface vessel (USV), [2] [3] colloquially called a drone boat, drone ship [4] or sea drone, is a boat or ship that operates …

6 days ago · The USX-1: The Cutting Edge of the Naval Drone Revolution. Developed by DARPA under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program, this 180-foot, 240-metric-ton …

ASOG's design includes a more streamlined deck and a large structure at the rear for equipment storage, optimizing the space for Falcon 9 rocket booster landings. The drone ship is tasked …