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space6 days ago•2 min saved

Two Teams Clash Over Locating Luna 9, the Lost Soviet Moon Lander

Two research teams claim to have located the long-lost Soviet Luna 9 lunar lander—one via crowdsourced landscape matching to NASA’s LRO data, the other with a YOLO-ETA machine-learning search trained on Apollo sites. With Luna 9’s precise resting place still unknown after its 1966 landing, the dispute will hinge on higher-resolution images from India’s Chandrayaan-2 over the sites in March, potentially confirming—or debunking—each claim.

via Jalopnik|

#chandrayaan-2 #crowdsourced-search #luna-9

science10 days ago•34 min saved

Crowdsourced Hunt for Tiny Luna 9 Moon Lander Heats Up

Two research groups claim to have traced traces of Luna 9, the Soviet probe that achieved the Moon’s first soft landing in 1966, but they disagree on its exact resting spot due to the lander’s tiny size. India’s Chandrayaan-2 is set to image the area in March with higher resolution to settle the debate, following crowd-sourced horizon analysis and an AI-driven search that proposed different candidate sites near the lander’s shells. If confirmed, Luna 9 (and its twin Luna 13) would finally have a known resting place after decades of mystery.

via Yahoo|

#chandrayaan-2 #crowdsourcing #luna-9

space3 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX and Blue Origin compete to accelerate Moon missions

SpaceX has unveiled a simplified lunar lander design to accelerate Artemis missions, focusing on safety and efficiency by reducing complexity, launch requirements, and cargo capacity, aiming to return humans to the Moon sooner.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#artemis #lunar-exploration #moon-lander

space4 months ago•3 min saved

Astrobotic's Griffin Moon Lander Delayed to Mid-2026 Due to Supply Chain Challenges

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy moon mission with Astrobotic's Griffin lander has been delayed to no earlier than July 2026, due to ongoing payload integration and testing, marking a setback for NASA's lunar exploration efforts under the CLPS program.

via Space|

#astrobotic #falcon-heavy #moon-lander

space-exploration4 months ago•3 min saved

Tensions Rise as NASA Reopens Moon Lander Contract Amid SpaceX Delays

NASA is reopening the contract for a crewed Moon lander for the Artemis missions due to delays with SpaceX's Starship, which is behind schedule. The agency is considering other companies like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to meet the 2027 lunar landing goal amid international competition, especially from China, in a race to the Moon.

via Jalopnik|

#artemis-program #moon-lander #nasa

space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"Japan's SLIM Moon Lander Triumphs Through Second Lunar Night"

Japan's Moon lander, SLIM, survived a second lunar night, despite initial setbacks, and was able to send back some images. Although some malfunctions were reported, the lander was revived by JAXA and continued to function, albeit with deteriorating sensors and battery cells. The space agency is uncertain about the lander's future capabilities but remains hopeful, as they continue to monitor its condition.

via The Register|

#jaxa #lunar-night #moon-lander

space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"Japan's SLIM Moon Lander Defies Odds, Survives Second Lunar Night"

Against all odds, Japan's moon lander, SLIM, has survived its second lunar night, defying expectations after a rocky landing. Despite some malfunctions, the spacecraft is still transmitting signals and collecting data, outlasting its American counterpart, Odysseus. With its reliance on solar power, SLIM faces challenges during the lunar night, but JAXA remains determined to continue its operations.

via Futurism|

#japan #jaxa #moon-lander

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"End of an Era: Historic US Moon Lander Permanently Silent After Lunar Landing"

The uncrewed American moon lander, Odysseus, built by Intuitive Machines, has ceased communication after failing to "wake up" following its historic landing on the moon's south pole. Despite landing at an angle and encountering various challenges, the mission is considered a success by both the company and NASA. The lander carried NASA instruments aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the lunar south pole, a key area for future astronaut missions under NASA's Artemis program. Intuitive Machines has additional moon missions planned as part of NASA's initiative to collaborate with the private sector for lunar exploration.

via Newsmax|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"US Moon Lander Enters Permanent Sleep Mode After Historic Landing"

The uncrewed American lander, Odysseus, built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines, has been declared "permanently faded" after failing to power up following its historic landing on the Moon. Despite landing at a wonky angle and encountering various challenges, the mission, which aimed to improve scientific understanding of the lunar south pole, has been hailed as a success by both Intuitive Machines and NASA. This marks the first commercial lunar lander to touch down on the Moon and is part of NASA's initiative to delegate cargo missions to the private sector and stimulate a lunar economy.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

spacetechnology1 year ago•2 min saved

"US Moon Lander Enters Permanent Sleep Mode After Historic Landing"

The uncrewed American lander, Odysseus, built by Intuitive Machines, has ceased communication after failing to "wake up" following its historic landing on the Moon. Despite landing at a wonky angle and encountering various challenges, the mission has been deemed a success by both Intuitive Machines and NASA. The lander, carrying NASA instruments, aimed to enhance scientific understanding of the lunar south pole as part of NASA's Artemis program. This marks a significant milestone in NASA's initiative to delegate cargo missions to the private sector and pave the way for future lunar exploration and the development of long-term habitats.

via Legit.ng|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-exploration #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Challenges and Triumphs of Moon Landings: A Scientific Perspective"

Two separate Moon landers have successfully made it to the lunar surface but embarrassingly fell over upon landing, with NASA's Odysseus lander, built by Intuitive Machines, scraping along and toppling over due to its considerable height and missing crucial data from malfunctioning laser instruments. Former NASA engineer Philip Metzger explained that the lunar environment makes everything tippier, emphasizing the need for wider landing legs and the challenges of designing for the Moon's gravity. While the lander's height offered potential advantages, such as longer exposure to sunlight for its solar arrays, it ultimately never got the chance to stand tall and proud.

via Futurism|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-surface #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Private Moon Lander's Emotional Farewell and Historic Science Collection"

The Moon lander Odysseus, part of a historic lunar mission by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, has ended its brief mission after a rapid descent and a less-than-perfect landing. Before shutting down, it transmitted a poignant farewell image featuring a distant Earth. While it's unlikely to awaken when lunar dawn breaks, there's still hope from the team. This mission marks a historic return for the US in lunar exploration and is part of NASA's efforts to utilize commercial ventures for space exploration.

via ScienceAlert|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Events Unfold in Missouri: Vigil, Court Appointment, and Tax Debts Lead to Officers' Deaths

A judge is expected to rule within the next two weeks on a bid to remove Fani Willis from the Trump case, the CDC has dropped its 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19, the first US moon lander in half a century has stopped working a week after tipping over at touchdown, rescuers used a suction device to save a boy's life while choking, and Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures, according to Gov. Abbott.

via KMBC Kansas City|

#cdc #legal #moon-lander

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"JAXA's SLIM Moon Lander Survives Another Frigid Lunar Night"

Japan's SLIM moon lander has powered down as the lunar night falls, with plans to try operation again when the sun shines in late March. Despite facing challenges, SLIM has met its main and extended mission objectives, including landing precisely on the moon, deploying rovers, and conducting scientific observations. The lander woke up from hibernation on Feb. 26 and has been intermittently making contact with Earth. Meanwhile, the U.S. also achieved a historic moon landing with the Intuitive Machines IM-1 Odysseus lander, which went offline on Feb. 29 after potentially completing its mission.

via Space.com|

#japan #lunar-exploration #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Moon Lander: New Images and Updates"

NASA's historic return to the lunar surface was marred by the Odysseus lander's sideways landing, resulting in catastrophic damage as it toppled over near the Moon's south pole. Despite the tumble, the lander successfully delivered data from all six NASA instruments on board, but engineers are racing against time to download as much data as possible before lunar night plunges the lander into complete darkness. There's still hope that the lander may recover after the two-week-long night, as seen with Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon.

via Futurism|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-surface #moon-lander