Intuitive Machines

Start Your Engines: NASA Picks 3 Teams to Work on Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Some of the biggest names in aerospace --- and the automotive industry --- will play roles in putting NASA astronauts…

2 weeks ago

A Robot Hopper to Explore the Moon’s Dangerous Terrain

Intuitive Machines recently had a major breakthrough, successfully becoming the first non-governmental entity to land on the Moon in February.…

2 weeks ago

Lunar Night Permanently Ends the Odysseus Mission

On February 15th, Intuitive Machines (IM) launched its first Nova-C class spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center in Florida atop a…

3 weeks ago

Odysseus Is Shut Down After Sending Snapshots From Moon Landing

Update: On March 23, Intuitive Machines said that its Odysseus lander failed to re-establish contact after the lunar night, and…

2 months ago

Odysseus Moon Lander Sends More Pictures — and We Know Where It Is

Four days after Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander made an off-kilter touchdown on the moon, the mission team is releasing snapshots…

2 months ago

Odysseus Moon Lander Is Tipped Over But Still Sending Data

The bad news is that Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander is tipped on its side after getting tripped up during its…

2 months ago

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus Lander Sends Faint Signal From the Moon

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander made space history today — becoming the first commercial spacecraft to survive a descent to the…

2 months ago

Odysseus Moon Lander Sends Back Selfies With Earth in the Picture

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander has beamed back a series of snapshots that were captured as it headed out from the…

2 months ago

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus Lander Begins Its Moon Odyssey

Now it’s Intuitive Machines’ turn to try making history with a robotic moon landing. Today’s launch of the Houston-based company’s Odysseus lander marks the…

2 months ago

NASA is Going Ahead With a Hopping Lander to Explore the Lunar Surface

Methods of movement for robotic explorers of other worlds have been as varied as the worlds themselves. Some missions have…

3 years ago