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SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines' Fourth Moon Lander and Relay Satellites in 2027

Intuitive Machines has selected SpaceX's Falcon 9 for its IM-4 mission, scheduled for 2027, to deploy its fourth lunar lander alongside two relay satellites. This mission is part of NASA's new lunar communications network, highlighting increasing collaboration between private space firms and governmental agencies.

2025-04-09T14:50:51.069121-07:00

CNN

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Faces Orientation Challenges After Moon Landing

2025-03-06T08:38:10.933441-08:00

Bloomberg

NASA Advances Lunar Mobility with Artemis Mission Contracts

2024-04-03T13:43:30.829648-07:00

Reuters

Odysseus Moon Lander Sustains Solar Power for South Pole Data Collection

2024-02-28T07:50:25.947739-08:00

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houstonchronicle.com

Trump Administration's Budget Cuts Loom Over Texas-Based Moon Lander Projects Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace, key players in NASA's lunar initiatives, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration considers drastic budget reductions. With significant investments in Texas, both companies are pivotal to lunar exploration and may be heavily impacted by changes in NASA's funding priorities.

2025-04-23T04:52:17.181888-07:00

Trump Administration's Budget Cuts Loom Over Texas-Based Moon Lander Projects

Space.com

Intuitive Machines Prepares for Fourth Lunar Mission with SpaceX Falcon 9 Intuitive Machines is set to launch its fourth lunar mission, IM-4, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This mission continues their collaboration with SpaceX as they aim to enhance lunar exploration capabilities and expand their presence in the commercial space market.

2025-04-09T14:50:51.069121-07:00

Intuitive Machines Prepares for Fourth Lunar Mission with SpaceX Falcon 9

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SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines' Fourth Moon Lander and Relay Satellites in 2027 Intuitive Machines has selected SpaceX's Falcon 9 for its IM-4 mission, scheduled for 2027, to deploy its fourth lunar lander alongside two relay satellites. This mission is part of NASA's new lunar communications network, highlighting increasing collaboration between private space firms and governmental agencies.

2025-04-09T14:50:51.069121-07:00

SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines' Fourth Moon Lander and Relay Satellites in 2027

SpaceNews.com

Intuitive Machines Expands Focus to Data Services Amid Moon Landing Challenges Following two unsuccessful lunar landings, Intuitive Machines is shifting its strategy to prioritize data services, diversifying its portfolio and reducing reliance on lunar lander missions. This strategic pivot aims to stabilize the company's growth in the rapidly evolving space exploration market.

2025-03-26T04:49:13.811763-07:00

Intuitive Machines Expands Focus to Data Services Amid Moon Landing Challenges

observer.com

Firefly and Intuitive Machines Collaborate in Competitive Lunar Economy Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines are engaging collaboratively in NASA's lucrative lunar initiatives, highlighting the necessity of a collective approach in developing the lunar economy. Despite being rivals, both companies recognize the value of partnerships in overcoming challenges presented by the complex space industry landscape.

2025-03-17T14:23:21.125621-07:00

Firefly and Intuitive Machines Collaborate in Competitive Lunar Economy

Politico

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Fails Again, Mission Halted Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander suffered another setback as it landed sideways in a crater near the lunar south pole, rendering it inoperative. The mission, aimed at water-hunting, was prematurely terminated after the lander failed to recharge and provide significant data.

2025-03-08T20:27:01.464894-08:00

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Fails Again, Mission Halted

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Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Faces Orientation Challenges After Moon Landing Athena, Intuitive Machines' privately built lunar lander, touched down near the moon's south pole but is reportedly on its side, affecting potential scientific outcomes. The company experienced similar landing issues with its IM-1 mission, raising concerns over lander's operational orientation and mission impact.

2025-03-06T08:38:10.933441-08:00

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Faces Orientation Challenges After Moon Landing

Flying Magazine

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C to Land on Moon's South Pole Intuitive Machines targets March 7, 2025, for the Nova-C lander's Moon touchdown, carrying NASA tech demos to Mons Mouton. This mission advances private lunar exploration with potential scientific breakthroughs near the Moon's south pole.

2025-03-04T13:32:50.973605-08:00

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C to Land on Moon's South Pole

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