‘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…
Watch Live as the Odysseus Lander Launches to the Moon
A new mission is headed towards the Moon, with hopes of touching down on the lunar surface for a chance at a historic landing. But given the recent string of…
A New Mission to the Moon Is Set, But Can We Just Not With the Space Garbage?
Intuitive Machines is preparing its Nova-C lander for takeoff, hoping that it becomes the first private mission to touchdown on the lunar surface following a a few failed attempts by…
Love and Rockets: A Valentine’s Day Launch Aims to Break Moon Landing Jinx
This Valentine’s Day, there will be more than love in the air, with SpaceX scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Moon lander. Should Odysseus successfully…
Dying Moon Lander Sends Back Final Image Before the Long Lunar Night
Japan’s SLIM, the Smart Lander for Investigation Moon, has entered a dormant mode on the Moon’s Shioli Crater, facing a 14-day lunar night with temperatures dropping below -200 degrees Fahrenheit.…
The U.S. and China Want the Same Landing Spot for Upcoming Moon Missions
China is planning to send its next lander to the lunar surface, this time targeting an impact crater with a sun-lit rim that could hold precious resources for long-duration stays…
Japan’s Moon Lander Springs Back to Life, Defying the Odds
Despite taking an unfortunate tumble on the lunar surface, Japan’s lunar lander has regained power more than a week after ending up face down on the Moon. China’s Plan to…
Japan’s SLIM lunar lander is back in contact following blackout
A computer-generated image showing SLIM in its landing position on the lunar surface. JAXA Japan’s lunar lander is back in touch with its team on Earth after regaining power via…
Astrobotic Feared ‘Catastrophic Situation’ If It Didn’t Destroy Peregrine Lunar Lander
Astrobotic bid farewell to its Peregrine lunar lander on Thursday as the spacecraft plunged through Earth’s atmosphere, thereby preventing the failed mission from colliding into other spacecraft. China’s Plan to…
Fate of Japan’s History-Making ‘Lunar Sniper’ in Doubt After Power Malfunction
Japan’s SLIM is on the Moon and sending data to Earth, in what is a monumental achievement for Japan—it’s now the fifth country to accomplish the feat. The successful soft…