[krasin]

Just like Canadarm ([1]) on ISS considerably simplified docking, I can see a similar approach working for lunar landing: slow down to below 5 m/s, get caught by a robotic arm and gently put into a good spot.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadarm

[ramses0]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_pouch

[panick21_]

Its called birthing if you use the Canadarm. And there is a reason every modern ship doesn't use that approach.

[T-A]

> Its called birthing

But mostly by obstetricians and context-unaware autocorrect software?

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/birthing

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/berthing

[panick21_]

No just by me and the dyslexia gang.