Intuitive Machines' second lunar mission represents a significant stride towards advancing space exploration. It marks a crucial endeavor in our quest to discover water sources beyond Earth, a pivotal element for establishing a sustainable infrastructure on the lunar surface and beyond.
Upcoming Mission
IM-2
About the Mission
The discovery of water on the Moon heralds a new era of possibility, inspiring humanity to reach farther into our solar system. The IM-2 mission is designed to uncover water ice deposits on the Moon’s south pole to glimpse our past and initiate a brighter, more sustainable future in which the lunar surface becomes a stepping stone for our collective dreams.
TIMELINE
IM-1
Feb - 2024
IM-2
Q4 - 2024
IM-3
Q2 - 2025
IM-4
TBD
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Intuitive Machines' second lunar mission represents a significant stride towards advancing space exploration. It marks a crucial endeavor in our quest to discover water sources beyond Earth, a pivotal element for establishing a sustainable infrastructure on the lunar surface and beyond.
This is a Job Description. Briefly describe your specific position, including details about important achievements and milestones. Make sure to include relevant skills and highlights, and don't forget to adjust the timeframe in the subtitle.
This is a Job Description. Briefly describe your specific position, including details about important achievements and milestones. Make sure to include relevant skills and highlights, and don't forget to adjust the timeframe in the subtitle.
IM-1
3/23/24 1345 CST
IM-1 Lunar Night Update: Farewell Odysseus
As previously announced on February 29th, our IM-1 mission ended seven days after landing, as Odysseus’ mission was not intended to survive the harsh temperatures of the lunar night. Before its batteries were depleted, flight controllers tucked Odie into a configuration that could call home if various systems outperformed manufacturer expectations.
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Intuitive Machines started listening for Odie’s wake-up signal on March 20, when we projected enough sunlight would potentially charge the lander's power system and turn on its radio.
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As of March 23rd at 1030 A.M. Central Standard Time, flight controllers decided their projections were correct, and Odie’s power system would not complete another call home. This confirms that Odie has permanently faded after cementing its legacy into history as the first commercial lunar lander to land on the Moon.