‘Here Lies Blue Ghost:’ Private Lander Powers Down After Successful Moon Mission
Historic endeavor comes to an end after the commercial lunar lander completes ‘100 percent of its mission objectives,’ per manufacturer Firefly Aerospace.
Historic endeavor comes to an end after the commercial lunar lander completes ‘100 percent of its mission objectives,’ per manufacturer Firefly Aerospace.
Lunar lander powers down after missing its intended mark, failing to recharge.
Comcast and the MIT Media Lab are partnering to provide live coverage of the 20-day mission.
Private lunar lander, carrying a suite of NASA science equipment, may arrive at the moon’s south pole as soon as Thursday.
Intuitive Machines says its ‘Athena’ lunar lander could touch down on the moon as soon as March 6.
Mission, dubbed ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ by Blue Ghost manufacturer Firefly Aerospace, will attempt to land the lunar lander on the moon.
Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander will deliver a suite of NASA science equipment to the moon’s Mare Crisium basin.
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander establishes the southernmost landing site while maintaining communication with Earth, the company said.
Flight controllers believe the Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander tipped over on its side.
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus moon lander is in ‘excellent health’ and on track to be inserted into lunar orbit this week, the company said.