Thrustmaster is proud to support SpaceX’s continued success at sea!
This is a powerful demonstration of the precision and reliability delivered by Thrustmaster’s Portable Dynamic Positioning System. Mounted on all four corners of the SpaceX rocket landing barge, the Thrustmaster blue hydraulic podded azimuthing thrusters — paired with containerized power units — provide exceptional station-keeping capability. When on location, the system continuously holds the barge within a 1-square-meter target when performance and reliability matter most.
What sets Thrustmaster apart is not just the outstanding responsiveness of our hydraulic podded thrusters, but the true redundancy built into every installation: each thruster operates with its own dedicated power unit. This architecture delivers the pinpoint accuracy and fault-tolerant reliability essential for these high-stakes missions.
From rapid dockside conversion to proven performance on the world’s most advanced rocket recovery platforms — this is Thrustmaster innovation in action.

