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The Odysseus Lunar Landing Brings NASA One Step Closer to Putting Boots on the Moon

Private company Odysseus landed on the moon's south pole, marking a historic achievement.

Significance of the Odysseus spacecraft extends beyond just being the first private lunar landing. [ more ]

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Why it took the US 51 years to get back on the moon

The United States landed on the moon for the first time since 1972 with a private firm, Intuitive Machines Inc.

Challenges for private companies in successfully landing on the moon include the harsh lunar environment and lack of experience with moonshot technology. [ more ]

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First Commercial Moon Landing Returns U.S. to Lunar Surface

First privately built spacecraft successfully landed on the moon

Use of innovative solutions in response to technical challenges [ more ]

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Private spacecraft completes first US moon landing in 50 years

First US private sector lunar landing in over 50 years

Spacecraft landed near moon's south pole with scientific instruments [ more ]

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Second Private U.S. Lander Launches to the Moon

Odysseus, a lunar lander built by Intuitive Machines, has successfully launched and is on its way to the moon's south pole for a historic private lunar landing.

If successful, Odysseus will become the first-ever private spacecraft to successfully land on the moon, marking a significant achievement for the United States in space exploration. [ more ]

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Intuitive Machines lunar lander en route to the moon after SpaceX launch | TechCrunch

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, Odysseus, has launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and is set to land on the moon on February 22.

The lander will carry scientific and commercial payloads and aims to operate for up to seven days on the lunar surface. [ more ]

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U.S. lunar lander is on its side with some antennas covered up, the company says

Private U.S. lunar lander tipped over near moon's south pole at touchdown.

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft landed on its side, causing communication challenges. [ more ]

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NASA Reportedly Forced to Push Back Moon Landing After SpaceX Fails to Deliver Starship

NASA's Artemis 3 lunar landing mission will likely be delayed due to SpaceX's delays in reaching milestones with its Starship spacecraft.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission will also likely be pushed back due to issues with Boeing's Orion crew capsule. [ more ]

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Space company Intuitive Machines to make historic private lunar landing attempt

Intuitive Machines is attempting a private lunar landing, which could mark the start of for-profit moon exploration.

This mission is the first of five private moon missions this year, while Astrobotic Technology's recent mission failed after launch. [ more ]

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Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon - the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions

Japan successfully landed its first lunar lander, making it the fifth country to do so.

The landing demonstrates new precision-landing technology and new technologies for moving on the Moon. [ more ]

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Why is it so difficult to land on the moon?

The challenges of lunar landing include the lack of air on the moon, precise adjustments to achieve a safe landing, and protecting delicate instruments from damage upon impact.

Numerous recent lunar landing attempts have failed due to various reasons such as errors in software, braking system failures, and fuel leaks. [ more ]

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Japan space agency spacecraft lands on the moon DW 01/19/2024

JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) has successfully landed on the lunar surface, but its solar cells are not generating power.

SLIM achieved a pinpoint landing accuracy of within 100 meters of its target compared to the usual accuracy of several kilometers. [ more ]

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