Martian Fault Detection

Martian Fault Detection is a space control that finds off-nominal behavior before it becomes a mission-impacting failure for Mars relay, rover, and entry operations. It uses telemetry thresholds, trend checks, and operator review so teams can choose a safe response while keeping evidence, reliability, and public-safe operational boundaries clear.

“The mission team used Martian Fault Detection when the rover started a high-latency science pass, so the team could choose a safe response before the next mission decision point.”