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The Odysseus Lander Is Tipped Over on Its Side on the Moon
Intuitive Machines’ private lander stumbled on its way down to the lunar surface and is possibly leaning over on a rock on the Moon. The vehicle is still operational and flight engineers are working to gather more data on its less than ideal position, the company said. Odysseus landed on the Moon on Thursday, overcoming…
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Odysseus Lander Snaps Gorgeous Photos of Earth Ahead of Moon Landing
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus is gearing up for its attempt at a potentially historic landing on the Moon’s surface later this week. Things are looking good so far for the lunar lander, which beamed back breathtaking views of Earth from space. The IM-1 mission recently transmitted the first batch of photos that were captured shortly after…
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Chinese Startup’s Reusable Rocket Looks Awfully Familiar
The new era of spaceflight is all about reaching orbit in the fastest and cheapest way possible, and reusable rockets have defined the future of the industry. That’s why so many companies are trying to get in on the action, including a Chinese startup that recently pulled off the first flight test of a reusable…
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Peregrine’s Failure Won’t Derail NASA’s Outsourced Space Dreams
The NASA-funded private Peregrine mission is ending in defeat, but that doesn’t mean NASA needs to change course.