Space

Intuitive Machines’ uncrewed autonomous lunar lander touched down on the moon’s surface at 6:23 p.m. EST.

Intuitive Machines on Thursday morning updates the expected landing time for the Nova-C lander.

lectric airplanes, air taxis, flying cars, drones, and other aircraft are being developed to address issues such as carbon emissions and the pilot shortage.

The lunar lander is now closer to the moon than the end-to-end distance driving across Houston, nicknamed ‘Space City,’ according to Intuitive Machines.

The IM-1 mission represents the first U.S. lunar landing in more than 50 years.

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus moon lander is in ‘excellent health’ and on track to be inserted into lunar orbit this week, the company said.

NASA is seeking applicants for a simulated, one-year Mars surface mission.

Following liftoff, NASA confirmed the spacecraft was stable and receiving solar power.

Private companies fear losing to China in a move toward a commercial space economy.

The mission is part of NASA’s commercial lunar payload services initiative and represents the first U.S. lunar landing in more than 50 years.