Intuitive Machines (LUNR) made history in February by becoming the first private space company to land on the lunar surface. Now it aims to accelerate the development of the lunar economy. Speaking to Yahoo Finance, Intuitive Machines CEO and co-founder Steve Altemus said the company’s cost structure and ability to facilitate lunar missions ultimately puts… Read More »
Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander Odysseus overcame a number of obstacles during its epic descent last week, including one or more broken legs. The 14-foot (4.3-meter) Odysseus settled into the gray soil near the moon’s south pole on Thursday, Feb. 22, making the first American lunar landing since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. However, Odysseus’… Read More »
Odysseus passes over the near side of the moon on February 21, 2024, the day the Intuitive Machines discover a major error that nearly ends the mission.Intuitive Machines The CEO of Intuitive Machines said a safety switch in the lander’s navigation was accidentally left on. This carelessness turned the historic lunar landing of Odysseus’ lander… Read More »
Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander Odysseus is descending faster than expected and moving slightly to one side. landing moment It was caught on a lunar surface and toppled sideways on Thursday, officials said Friday. Telemetry indicates that the top of the spacecraft may be resting on a rock or that the lander may have tipped over… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 lander, also called Odysseus or “Odie,” is on the lunar surface after experiencing unexpected problems hours before landing. “I know it’s frustrating, but we’re on the surface and we’re transmitting,” Intuitive Machines… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 lander, also called Odysseus or “Odie,” is on the lunar surface after experiencing unexpected problems hours before landing. “I know it’s frustrating, but we’re on the surface and we’re transmitting,” Intuitive Machines… Read More »