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Intuitive Machines moon lander sends home a haunting crater picture ahead of touch down today
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Intuitive Machines Odysseus lander imaged a crater on the moon ahead of its expected landing today. It may soon become the first private lander to touch down on the moon.
What time will Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus probe land on the moon today?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Intuitive Machines will land its private Odysseus IM-1 lander on the moon on Feb. 22. Here's when and how to watch.
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander is aiming for a crater near the moon's south pole. Here's why
By Samantha Mathewson published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus mission is targeting a touchdown near the moon's south pole this week for a historic lunar landing. Why was this location chosen?
Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus lander snaps 1st moon photo, enters lunar orbit
By Mike Wall published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander slipped into lunar orbit today (Feb. 21), setting up a historic touchdown attempt that will take place tomorrow afternoon (Feb. 22).
Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus moon lander on track for Feb. 22 lunar landing
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Intuitive Machines moon landing machine is on course to the moon after 2 crucial engine burns in deep space. Lunar orbit insertion will happen on Feb. 21.
Australia seeks public help to design its 1st moon rover, Roo-ver
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Australian Space Agency is building a moon rover called "Roo-ver," slated to launch as early as 2026.
Private Odysseus moon lander beams home 1st photos from space
By Mike Wall published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has beamed home its first photos from the final frontier, gorgeous selfies that show its home planet in the background.
Uruguay signs Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration
By Andrew Jones published
Uruguay has joined the Artemis Accords, the United States' effort to establish widespread principles to guide space exploration.
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