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Rocket Report: Northrop backs Firefly and names its rocket; Xodiac will fly no more

The Xodiac rocket made its final flight after 175 missions due to an anomaly.

Astrobotic is developing a larger rocket called Xogdor following the retirement of Xodiac.

fromFast Company

What the wins and losses for 2025 lunar exploration mean for the future

Lunar exploration remains one of the most technically demanding frontiers in modern spaceflight, where even small miscalculations can lead to major errors in landing.

Startup companies

fromwww.dw.com

China and Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon DW 05/16/2025

China and Russia are jointly developing a nuclear reactor on the moon for a permanent lunar base by 2035.

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Startup companies

Intuitive Machines blames data, lighting for tipped lander

fromwww.space.com

Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the Moon

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Startup companies

Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

fromEngadget

Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission seems to have gone as well as the first

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has possibly landed sideways, raising concerns over its operational status and mission performance following its recent landing.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Startup companies

Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater

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US news

WATCH LIVE: Intuitive Machines attempts to land probe near lunar south pole

Startup companies

Intuitive Machines blames data, lighting for tipped lander

fromwww.space.com

Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the Moon

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

The Athena lunar lander mission from Intuitive Machines ended after a failed landing attempt, losing communication shortly after landing.

fromEngadget

Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission seems to have gone as well as the first

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has possibly landed sideways, raising concerns over its operational status and mission performance following its recent landing.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena failed to operate after a sideways landing near the moon's south pole.

US news

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WATCH LIVE: Intuitive Machines attempts to land probe near lunar south pole

Intuitive Machines' Athena lander aims for a critical lunar landing near the moon's south pole, focusing on detecting water for future moon missions.

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Venture

VIPER rover banished to storage as moonshot plan sputters

US politics

White House budget seeks to end SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs

OMG science

As preps continue, it's looking more likely NASA will fly the Artemis II mission

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

NYC startup

After Lunar Disappointments, NASA Hits the Jackpot With Blue Ghost Moon Lander

Wearables

Space-Age Timekeeping: Unimatic x Massena LAB Create NASA Artemis Watch in 99-Piece Limited Run - Yanko Design

The U1-SPG "NASA Artemis" watch celebrates NASA's lunar exploration and is a limited edition of 99 pieces with official endorsement.

NYC startup

Intuitive Machines Moon Landing: Live Updates

Intuitive Machines attempts a moon landing with its spacecraft Athena, aiming for success after previous challenges with lunar landings.

Venture

VIPER rover banished to storage as moonshot plan sputters

US politics

White House budget seeks to end SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs

NASA may phase out SLS and Orion in favor of commercial rockets within five years, focusing on Moon and Mars exploration.

As preps continue, it's looking more likely NASA will fly the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II mission progresses with the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket successfully positioned for future crewed lunar exploration.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

NYC startup

After Lunar Disappointments, NASA Hits the Jackpot With Blue Ghost Moon Lander

Wearables

Space-Age Timekeeping: Unimatic x Massena LAB Create NASA Artemis Watch in 99-Piece Limited Run - Yanko Design

The U1-SPG "NASA Artemis" watch celebrates NASA's lunar exploration and is a limited edition of 99 pieces with official endorsement.

NYC startup

Intuitive Machines Moon Landing: Live Updates

Intuitive Machines attempts a moon landing with its spacecraft Athena, aiming for success after previous challenges with lunar landings.

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3 months ago

Solar panels made from moon dust could power future lunar colonies

Future lunar bases may use solar panels made from molten moon dust, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.

3 months ago

Scientists Say There May Be Life on the Moon

Permanently shadowed regions of the Moon may harbor microbial life, presenting implications for lunar exploration.

Blue Ghost's Long Day on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a successful moon landing on its first attempt.

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.

Blue Ghost's Long Day on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a successful moon landing on its first attempt.

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.

OMG science

Here's the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace becomes first private company to achieve a fully successful soft landing on the moon with its Blue Ghost spacecraft.

fromBusiness Insider

Startup companies

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Here's the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission achieved significant lunar exploration milestones and demonstrates the potential for future mission technologies.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace becomes first private company to achieve a fully successful soft landing on the moon with its Blue Ghost spacecraft.

fromBusiness Insider

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission symbolizes a new era in lunar exploration, set to land on March 2.

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Athena landed in a dark crater where the temperature was minus 280 F

Athena's lunar landing failure was due to a malfunctioning altimeter, causing it to crash and slide on the Moon's surface.

Solar panel obstruction from regolith hampered power reserves, threatening the spacecraft's survival.

Robot Survived Failed Lunar Landing But Was Trapped Inside and Died Afterward

Athena's sideways landing on the Moon fatally trapped the MAPP rover, preventing it from deployment and critically impacting its mission.

First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

Robot Survived Failed Lunar Landing But Was Trapped Inside and Died Afterward

Athena's sideways landing on the Moon fatally trapped the MAPP rover, preventing it from deployment and critically impacting its mission.

First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

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Athena spacecraft declared dead after toppling over on moon

The robotic spacecraft Athena crashed while attempting to land on the moon, marking a significant setback for lunar exploration efforts.

Artificial intelligence

fromNature

Unknown fate of ice-hunting Moon missions leaves scientists in suspense

Athena's attempted lunar landing was misaligned, raising concerns over its ability to fulfill its objective of ice-hunting.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

Athena's moon landing resulted in uncertainty due to conflicting data about its position post-landing.

European startups

Athena Makes It to the Moon, but Uncertainties Remain

Athena's moon landing is a significant milestone for commercial aerospace technology and future NASA missions.

NASA just lost yet another one of its low-cost planetary missions

Lunar Trailblazer is currently spinning and has lost contact with Earth, jeopardizing its mission to study lunar ice.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: What another round of layoffs means for US science

A second wave of layoffs threatens U.S. federal agencies impacting scientific programs, while a commercial lunar lander successfully completes its mission.

fromABC7 Chicago

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon, marking a milestone for private space ventures.

fromwww.npr.org

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost successfully landed on the moon, marking a milestone for private lunar exploration.

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Artificial intelligence

Robot With Large Drill Headed for Surface of Moon

Intuitive Machines' Athena lander is set to explore the Moon, focusing on detecting water ice and testing a cellphone network.

6 months ago

SpaceX launches two lunar landers to the moon

The collaboration between ispace and Firefly Aerospace highlights the growing partnership in private space exploration.

Artificial intelligence

Robot With Large Drill Headed for Surface of Moon

Intuitive Machines' Athena lander is set to explore the Moon, focusing on detecting water ice and testing a cellphone network.

6 months ago

SpaceX launches two lunar landers to the moon

The collaboration between ispace and Firefly Aerospace highlights the growing partnership in private space exploration.

Why 3 private space missions are on their way to the moon right now

Three private companies are launching missions to land on the moon, marking the beginning of lunar commercialization.

London startup

Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon

Lunar Trailblazer aims to reveal the extent of water on the moon's surface, crucial for future lunar colonization efforts.

Moon rocks reveal hidden lunar history

NASA's upcoming lunar missions will further advance our understanding of the Moon's formation and geological history.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.