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DART, short for Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology is NASA's newest flight demonstrator for unpiloted test operations.

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The 6 foot long by 3 foot diameter spacecraft weighs about 800 pounds, complete with fuel.

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DART will be propelled into a polar orbit by a Pegasus vehicle launched from the belly of a L-1011 Stargazer aircraft.

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The fourth stage of the launch vehicle will share electronics and propulsion components with the DART spacecraft.

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DART will use its  Advanced Video Guidance Sensor or AVGS software to automatically locate the chosen satellite.

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The sophisticated optics and electronics will allow DART

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to communicate and maneuver toward and away from the satellite using the AVGS and Global Positioning System.

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The DART mission will be concluded within 24 hours and will be accomplished without human interaction.

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DART is NASA's shining example of technology that will move the Agency towards safer, more reliable and affordable access to space.

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