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US Moon lander 'permanently' asleep after historic landing: company
Houston-based Intuitive Machines said late Saturday that the lander, named Odysseus, had not phoned home this week when its solar panels were projected to receive enough sunlight to turn on its radio.
Japan Moon lander put to sleep after surviving lunar night
The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down in January at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
First US moon lander in half a century stops working a week after tipping over at touchdown
The first U.S. spacecraft since the Apollo astronauts, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus, tipped over near the lunar south pole but lasted longer than expected. Houston-based Intuitive Machines hopes to hear from Odysseus again after a long nap.
Private US moon lander still working after breaking leg and falling, but not for long
The Odysseus mission, the first private U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon, faced challenges such as a broken leg, limited power, and communication issues. Despite these setbacks, it is considered a success by NASA and marks a significant milestone in commercial lunar deliveries.
Odysseus moon lander still operational, in final hours before battery dies
Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972, nears the end of its lunar mission, with its battery in its final hours. Despite a challenging landing that left it tilted and hindered communication, the spacecraft has transmitted valuable science data and imagery. An 11th-hour navigational glitch led to the unconventional landing, but human error was identified as a contributing factor. Intuitive Machines, the Texas-based company behind Odysseus, expects the spacecraft to go dark soon, cutting short its planned mission.
Sideways moon landing cuts mission short, private lunar lander expected to cease operations Tuesday
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander, Odysseus, will cease operations after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon. It landed in a degraded crater close to an area of interest. Communication with Earth was hampered due to the landing position.
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Japan Moon lander revives after lunar night
Japan's Moon lander, the unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has woke up after a two-week lunar night, according to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The SLIM, dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its precision landing technology, touched down within its target landing zone on January 20. This marks Japan's fifth "soft landing" on the Moon, after the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and India.
Private US spacecraft topples to its side during lunar landing, some antennas covered up, the company says
A private U.S. lunar lander, Odysseus, tipped over during touchdown near the moon's south pole, ending up on its side and hampering communications. Despite the mishap, the lander, sponsored by NASA, is thought to be within a few miles of its intended landing site. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will attempt to locate it. This marks the first private moon landing, with NASA experiments onboard. The lander's mission is expected to last about a week on the moon.
Commercial spaceship lands on moon, making it first lunar landing for US in 50 years
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft, led by Stephen Altemus, successfully landed on the moon, a triumph of American ingenuity with NASA's support. The mission opens new avenues for scientific exploration in the lunar south polar region, symbolizing humanity's curiosity in space.
Commercial US spaceship lands on Moon, a first for private industry
Intuitive Machines successfully landed its spacecraft, Odysseus, on the Moon's Malapert A. The mission aims to explore the lunar south pole, study environmental conditions, harvest ice for drinking water and rocket fuel, and contribute to the development of a wider lunar economy.
US heads back to the Moon -- with a commercial spaceship
Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, attempts to land its hexagon-shaped robot Odysseus on the lunar south pole using NASA-funded commercial landers. The mission supports NASA's Artemis program, aims to stimulate a wider lunar economy, and follows a previous moon shot failure.
Private US moon lander launched half century after last Apollo lunar mission
Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, Odysseus, launched to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown in 50 years. China aims for crewed lunar landing by 2030. Successful soft landings on the moon have been achieved by the U.S., Soviet Union, China, and Japan.
Boris and Carrie Johnson celebrate arrival of third child. See details
Boris and Carrie Johnson are excited over the new addition to their family in the form of their third child, Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson. The couple has affectionately called him "Frankie."
Recovering the Titan 12,500 feet underwater was dangerous, complex, emotional: Recovery team
Investigating the debris is a crucial part of a multiagency investigation into why the Titan imploded on its way to view wreckage of the Titanic, killing five. The Coast Guard, which is leading the investigation, said it had retrieved what are likely human remains from the debris. "It's a very complex operation and fraught with danger," Cassano said of the process to locate, then retrieve the debris. "... Sadly, our rescue turned into a recovery."
Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 3 stands cancelled? Find out here
Warner Bros. has cancelled ‘Wonder Woman 3’ following a series of DCU revisions. Filmmaker Patty Jenkins learned about the news of cancellation of her third Wonder Woman film from James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Ireland celebrates 'Bloomsday' to mark centenary of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'
This week fans will don period dress to celebrate their annual commemoration.
Late submissions & sleeping in class: College goers are suffering from Covid-19 pandemic hangover
By several measures - attendance, late assignments, quality of in-class discussion - they performed worse.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard passes away at 92
Howard, a professor emeritus at Columbia University, was suffering from dementia.
How many hours do you spend scrolling through your social media feed? Smart tips to resist being online
Psychological research on persuasion and self-control suggests some possible strategies.
Second Covid wave: Govt's decision to carry on with infra projects & its impact on thousands of workers
Government decision to carry on with core sector projects at the peak of the second Covid wave has been a boon and a bane: it saved the livelihoods of millions but thousands of workers fell sick and many died at project sites.
With a phased opening, India tries to avoid a grave economic toll: Bibek Debroy
If 80% of India’s area is virus-free, or has maintained to contain it, why subject it to lockdown?
View: India can show the way to be smart, not coy, on rolling back decades of inflation-era dogma
It’s time to establish credibility with action, and not by observing institutional niceties.
View: Find a suitable successor to Acharya
As a member of the Central Board of Directors of RBI and the Monetary Policy Committee, Acharya brought credibility to his job that entails a command over finance.
L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt's love for Greek gods
From Poseidon to Zeus, here's everything you should know about the divine figures.
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