SPACE reports that SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines’ robotic lander toward the moon on Feb. 14. Here’s how the mission will help NASA prep for crewed moon missions “a few years from now.”
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Intuitive Machines’ Moon Lander Lying on Its Side but Still Functional
The New York Times reports “The Odysseus spacecraft was drifting horizontally as it set down, and a landing strut may have hit an obstacle on the surface….
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Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Lander Enters Moon’s Orbit Ahead of Landing Attempt
The Washington Post reports, “The Odysseus spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, is vying to become the first U.S. vehicle to land on the moon in more than 50 years. The spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, was in ‘excellent health,’ the … company said, circling the moon at an altitude of about 57 miles, as it made its preparations to land on the moon Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.”
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5 p.m. — Coverage of Intuitive Machines-1 lunar landing. Landing scheduled for 6:24 p.m
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Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Lander ‘Odysseus’ to Land on the Moon Thursday
Flying Magazine reports that Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C robotic lunar lander “Odysseus” is on track to execute the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years on Thursday. The lander is expected to touch down on the moon Thursday at 5:49 p.m. EST. The article describes what to expect.
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5 p.m. — Coverage of Intuitive Machines-1 lunar landing. Landing scheduled for 6:24 p.m
NASA Live: Official Stream of NASA TV
NASA’s Moon Landing with Intuitive Machines to Help Pave Way for Artemis Astronaut Missions
SPACE reports that SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines’ robotic lander toward the moon on Feb. 14. Here’s how the mission will help NASA prep for crewed moon missions “a few years from now.”
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