We tipped over, again! Intuitive Machines’ second Moon mission ends in a fall – The Times of India

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Athena lander Intuitive Machines‘ latest attempt at a Moon landing ended in disappointment as its Athena spacecraft tipped over upon touchdown, mirroring its first lunar setback last year. The Houston-based company confirmed Friday that the solar-powered lander is unable to recharge, cutting the mission short.The setback marks a premature end to what…

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‘Giant leap in commercial exploration’: Private US company lands on the Moon – The Times of India

This image provided by Firefly Aerospace on Feb. 26 shows Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander orbiting the moon. (Firefly Aerospace via AP) A US spacecraft has successfully landed on the Moon, marking a major milestone for private space exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is now the first private lander to reach the…

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