‘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…
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…
Sunlight May Reignite Japan’s Struggling ‘Lunar Sniper’ on the Moon
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, achieved a historic soft landing with SLIM on Friday morning, but the lander ran into instant trouble by not being able to collect solar energy and…
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…
Fate of Japan’s ‘Lunar Sniper’ in Doubt After Precision Landing Attempt
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…
Watch Now as Japan Faces ’20 Minutes of Terror’ in Its Quest for a Pinpoint Moon Landing
Japan chooses to go to the Moon, and it’s doing so with a strong emphasis on accuracy. With SLIM, the nation’s space agency is aiming for an autonomous, high-precision landing…
Watch Live as Japan Faces ’20 Minutes of Terror’ in Its Quest for a Pinpoint Moon Landing
Japan chooses to go to the Moon, and it’s doing so with a strong emphasis on accuracy. With SLIM, the nation’s space agency is aiming for an autonomous, high-precision landing…