Here’s the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing
The Blue Ghost spacecraft, named for a species of firefly, took eclipse chasing to new heights. Not only did it see the Earth block the Sun from an unexplored location on the Moon, but the lander fell ...
Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses. The latest casualty ...
Private spacecraft arrives on the moon but most likely didn’t stick the landing
For the second time in less than a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft has landed on the moon, but it was not a perfect ...
Texas Company’s Lander Dies on Moon the Day After Toppled Landing
The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to ...
Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s ...
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Intuitive Machines is hoping for a moon-landing streak this week
A Houston-based space company just released a tantalizing sneak preview — an image sequence of its robotic spacecraft flying ...
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Moon Lander’s Journey to Lunar Surface Ends With Uncertainty
Images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which will pass over the landing site, could pinpoint Athena’s precise location. It has been a busy week in spaceflight and on the moon.
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander reaches the moon, but its status is unclear
If successful, Athena would be the second US-made spacecraft to land on the moon this week. Texas-based Firefly Aerospace landed its Blue Ghost on Sunday. • Athena’s target landing site is ...
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Key details from Moon landing spotted after artist enhances famous photo of Buzz Aldrin
Thanks to visual effects artist, Michael Ranger, we’ve all been able to get a look at more of the Moon and see what it would ...
Another moon landing on tap today, this time at the south pole
A private company will attempt to complete a quick one-two punch at the moon’s face today as Intuitive Machines looks to follow up Firefly Aerospace’s recent lunar landing success, but this time on ...