Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander Just Won’t Die
The Japanese SLIM lander is still clinging onto its unfortunate existence, surviving a second lunar night while lying face down on the Moon. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the…
NASA Tests Lunar Lighthouse With the Help of Private Odie Lander
Landing on the Moon is one thing, but not getting lost on its gray, dusty surface presents an entirely different challenge. The Apollo astronauts eyeballed their way across the lunar…
Research Ship Encounters Giant Underwater Mountains Near Chile
Image: Photo: Shutterstock Graphics: Vicky Leta Renowned puzzler Peter Winkler invented the addictive word game, HIPE, with some friends when they were juniors in high school. While it may not…
Odysseus lunar lander sends a ‘fitting farewell transmission’ to Earth
Intuitive Machines Despite a messy landing that left the Odysseus spacecraft with a broken leg and tilting over, the team at Intuitive Machines has hailed its IM-1 lunar mission a…
Lunar Nightfall Could Signal the End for Odysseus Lander
After a nail-biting touchdown on the lunar surface that left Odysseus bent over on its side, the lander is ready for its nap. Intuitive Machines is getting ready to power…
NASA Probe Spots History-Making Odysseus Lander on the Moon
The white arrow at the center of the image points to the Odysseus lunar lander on the surface of the Moon.Image: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University Following a less-than-perfect touchdown, the Odysseus…
Trouble Already for Odysseus at the Moon’s South Pole
Image: Photo: Shutterstock Graphics: Vicky Leta Survivor has produced a whopping 45 seasons, with more in development. If you remember the buzz around season 1 but can’t believe it’s been…
Odysseus shares new moon images ahead of imminent landing attempt
Intuitive Machines Texas-based Intuitive Machines is on course to perform the first successful soft lunar landing by a commercial company, as well as the first U.S. moon landing since the…
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…
‘Odie’ Lander Begins Its Journey to the Moon. Here’s What’s Next
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander has begun its eight-day voyage to the Moon. The mission is fraught with peril, as every previous attempt by private companies to land softly on the…