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Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure

Reuters · 1y ago

Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure

Russia's first moon mission in 47 years, Luna-25, ended in failure as the spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon due to a problem during pre-landing orbit preparation. The incident highlighted the decline of Russia's space program since its Cold War glory days of pioneering achievements like launching Sputnik 1 and sending Yuri Gagarin into space.

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Europe will have to be more Tenacious to land its first rover on the moon | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Europe will have to be more Tenacious to land its first rover on the moon | TechCrunch

Europe's attempt to land its first rover on the moon, Tenacious, faced a setback when its lander lost contact during a landing attempt, indicating possible failure. The mission, supported by the European Space Agency and involving collaborative efforts from Luxembourg, aimed to explore lunar resources. Tenacious, carrying a scoop for NASA's soil collection mission, also included an artistic element, The Moonhouse, symbolizing humanity's shared imagination. This endeavor highlighted Europe's commercial and cultural aspirations in space exploration.

Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown

Reuters · 1y ago

Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown

Intuitive Machines, the company behind the private U.S. moon lander Odysseus, announced that they expect to lose contact with the spacecraft on Tuesday morning, cutting short its mission. The decision comes after a series of testing shortcuts and human errors were revealed, including a failure of the spacecraft's laser-guided range finders. The range finders were inoperable due to the company's decision to skip a test firing of the laser system. Despite the premature end to the mission, Odysseus became the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972 and the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured and operated space vehicle.

Odysseus moon lander hailed as success as it nears mission-ending slumber

Reuters · 1y ago

Odysseus moon lander hailed as success as it nears mission-ending slumber

The Odysseus spacecraft, the first US vehicle to land on the moon in 50 years, is nearing the end of its mission after experiencing difficulties following its lopsided touchdown. Despite challenges in communication and charging its batteries, NASA has managed to extract data from all six of its science payloads. The spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, successfully achieved a soft lunar landing and collected valuable scientific information. This mission marks an important breakthrough in commercial lunar exploration and is a key component of NASA's Artemis program.

‘Odie’ Lander Begins Its Journey to the Moon. Here's What's Next

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

‘Odie’ Lander Begins Its Journey to the Moon. Here's What's Next

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander has launched on its eight-day mission to the Moon, as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. The lander, named "Odie," aims to land at the Malapert A crater near the lunar south pole and conduct science investigations and technology demonstrations. If successful, it will be the first privately-owned spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.

Moon landing anticipation builds for India after Russia's crash

Reuters · 1y ago

Moon landing anticipation builds for India after Russia's crash

India's space agency, ISRO, released images taken by its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft of the moon's far side, as the mission aims for a lunar south pole landing. The mission is vying with Russia's Luna-25 for the first landing in a region believed to have water ice. ISRO plans for Chandrayaan-3 to land on August 23, following its Chandrayaan-2 orbiter mission in 2019, which successfully deployed an orbiter but faced a lander crash. The lunar south pole offers water ice that could be vital for future missions' fuel, oxygen, and water supply.

Japan’s Moon Mission Crashes Again, Dream Deferred Once More

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StartupTalky · 1m ago

Japan’s Moon Mission Crashes Again, Dream Deferred Once More

Japan's private lunar lander, Resilience, from iSpace lost communication during its descent to the Moon on June 6. This marked their second failed attempt, following an unsuccessful mission two years prior. Aiming to land on Mare Frigoris, the lander carried a small rover and an art piece, Moonhouse. Resilience traveled on Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost. Despite setbacks, iSpace plans future lunar missions amidst financial challenges, as other private firms prepare their own Moon endeavors.

Watch | SpaceX Falcon 9 completes its 300th mission, Elon Musk is elated

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Livemint · 1y ago

Watch | SpaceX Falcon 9 completes its 300th mission, Elon Musk is elated

SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, announced that its Falcon 9 rockets have successfully completed 300 missions. The 300th mission was the launch of the Indonesian Telkomsat Merah Putih 2 satellite. Meanwhile, Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines successfully launched its moon lander, the Nova-C lander named Odysseus, using a Falcon 9 rocket provided by SpaceX. This marks the first US moon landing in over 50 years and the first by a privately owned spacecraft. Intuitive Machines has plans for future lunar missions as part of NASA's Artemis program.

Nikon and NASA are putting a mirrorless camera on the Moon

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Nikon and NASA are putting a mirrorless camera on the Moon

Nikon is collaborating with NASA on the development of a mirrorless camera system called Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), which will be used by astronauts during the Artemis III mission to the Moon. The mission aims to explore the lunar south pole region, which presents unique challenges due to extreme lighting and temperature conditions. The camera system will incorporate thermal blankets designed by NASA, modified electrical components, and a custom grip for easier operation with gloves. Nikon's cameras have been used in space missions since 1971, but this will be their first mirrorless camera used on a Lunar mission.

Intuitive Machines' first moon lander also broke ground with safer, cheaper rocket-style propulsion

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Intuitive Machines' first moon lander also broke ground with safer, cheaper rocket-style propulsion

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander, Odysseus, has successfully completed its mission on the moon, becoming the first American hardware to reach the lunar surface since 1972 and the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon. Notably, Odysseus used a propulsion system that combined cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid methane, a departure from the commonly used hypergolic propellants. This innovative propulsion system offers improved efficiency and reduced risks for future commercial missions. The success of Odysseus paves the way for the use of cryogenic propellants in space exploration.

Landing on the Moon Wasn’t Easy for Odysseus, Which Clearly Has a Broken Leg in New Photo

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Landing on the Moon Wasn’t Easy for Odysseus, Which Clearly Has a Broken Leg in New Photo

A photo released by NASA shows the rough journey of the lander Odysseus to the Moon. The image, taken on the day of the landing, reveals a broken leg on the lunar surface. Despite the damage, the lander's legs absorbed the impact and its engines provided stability. However, the lander is currently tipped on its side, affecting its ability to charge its solar panels. Intuitive Machines, the company behind the mission, plans to put Odysseus to sleep and attempt to wake it up in three weeks. The mission is already considered a success, marking the first private company soft landing on the Moon and the first return of the US to the lunar surface since 1972.

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