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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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US returns to lunar surface for first time in over 50 years: Welcome to the moon'

Private spacecraft Odysseus successfully lands on the moon after over 50 years, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Nasa aims for more lunar missions, including sending humans back to the moon by late 2026. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
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The U.S. Is Set for Its First Moon Landing in 50 Years

Private spacecraft Odysseus by Intuitive Machines lands on the moon, carrying scientific instruments and art.
Mission marks several significant achievements: first private spacecraft to land on the moon successfully, closest landing to the moon's south pole, and first American-built mission since 1972. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
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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 ]
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www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
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Intuitive Machines: How this Houston startup is making space history

Intuitive Machines is set to launch its Nova-C IM-1 lander on a mission to the moon, becoming the first private soft-landing and American spacecraft since Apollo to touch down on the moon.
The Nova-C IM-1 lander will ferry 220 pounds of NASA demonstration technologies and commercial payloads involving various partners, including artist Jeff Koons and Columbia Sportswear. [ more ]
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