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TechCrunch
2 months ago
OMG science

Intuitive Machines' first moon lander also broke ground with safer, cheaper rocket-style propulsion | TechCrunch

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander lost power after historic moon landing.
The use of cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid methane in the propulsion system is groundbreaking. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Private company shoots for first US moon landing in more than 50 years

A lunar lander made by Intuitive Machines has launched towards the moon, with a touchdown attempt expected on February 22.
The mission aims to make the first US landing on the moon since the Apollo missions and the first achieved by a privately owned spacecraft.
If successful, this mission could jumpstart the lunar economy ahead of astronaut missions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Tech industry

A Spacecraft Named Odysseus Will Launch to the Moon: How to Watch

A robotic lunar lander is set to become the first American spacecraft to softly land on the moon's surface since 1972.
Intuitive Machines, the company behind the effort, is optimistic about the success of the mission. [ more ]
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Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: First private Moon lander makes history

Odysseus, built by Intuitive Machines, made it safely to the Moon
CAR T cell trials for MS treatment have started
Global project to gather DNA from world's lakes [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
OMG science

Japan's SLIM lander powers down on the moon as it awaits the sun's rays | TechCrunch

Japan's lunar lander, SLIM, has powered down on the moon due to a solar cell anomaly, but there is a possibility of recovering power when the sun's rays change direction.
The solar cell anomaly is a result of the spacecraft's attitude issue, as opposed to an issue with the solar cells themselves. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Peregrine, a Private U.S. Moon Lander, Burns Up in Earth's Atmosphere

Astrobotic intentionally caused its lunar lander, Peregrine, to break apart in Earth's atmosphere after a critical malfunction.
The malfunction was likely due to a valve failure that caused a fuel leak, but engineers were able to stabilize the spacecraft.
Despite the malfunction, Peregrine exceeded expectations by extending its operations through quick thinking and the dwindling leak. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Peregrine, a Private U.S. Moon Lander, Burns Up in Earth's Atmosphere

Astrobotic intentionally caused its lunar lander, Peregrine, to break apart in Earth's atmosphere after a critical malfunction.
The malfunction was likely due to a valve failure that caused a fuel leak, but engineers were able to stabilize the spacecraft.
Despite the malfunction, Peregrine exceeded expectations by extending its operations through quick thinking and the dwindling leak. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

NASA-backed Peregrine One has 'NO CHANCE' of landing on the moon

The NASA-backed mission to the moon is expected to crash on the lunar surface
The Peregrine lunar lander has about 40 hours of propellant left [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Peregrine, a Private U.S. Moon Lander, Burns Up in Earth's Atmosphere

Astrobotic intentionally caused its lunar lander, Peregrine, to break apart in Earth's atmosphere after a critical malfunction.
The malfunction was likely due to a valve failure that caused a fuel leak, but engineers were able to stabilize the spacecraft.
Despite the malfunction, Peregrine exceeded expectations by extending its operations through quick thinking and the dwindling leak. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US news

First U.S. Lunar Lander In More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon

Private companies are racing to make lunar deliveries for NASA and other customers.
Astrobotic Technology and a Houston company are competing to be the first private business to successfully land on the moon. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon

In this photo provided by United Launch Alliance, the Astrobotic Peregrine lunar lander is prepared for encapsulation in a payload fairing for launch atop a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket in Cape Canaveral, Fla., in December 2023.
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