 BRUIE prototype | |
| Designer | NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | US |
| Operator | NASA |
| Applications | Planetary science, astrobiology |
| Specifications | |
| Spacecraft type | robotic aquatic rover |
| Design life | several months |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Capacity | |
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| Production | |
| Status | in development |
BRUIE (Buoyant Rover for Under-Ice Exploration) is an autonomous underwater vehicle prototype by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The prototype began underwater testing in 2012 and it is meant to eventually explore the interior of water worlds in the Solar System, such as Europa or Enceladus.[1]