Tag: commercial spaceflight
Athena’s Uncertain Touch: Intuitive Machines’ Second Lunar Landing Goes Sideways
Intuitive Machines’ latest lunar lander, Athena, encountered unexpected altitude measurement issues during descent, and evidence now suggests it may have landed on its side—casting doubt on its primary mission and sending shockwaves through the space community.
Private Athena Lander Set for Moon South Pole Touchdown Today
The private Athena moon lander, part of Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission, is scheduled to touch down near the moon’s south pole at 12:32 p.m. EST today, marking another historic milestone in commercial lunar exploration.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket: A Landmark Maiden Flight (video)
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit on its debut flight, signaling a major step forward for the company and the commercial space industry.