The private space firm Intuitive Machines doesn’t seem to be having much success with the legs of its lunar landers. Last year’s vehicle, IM-1 called Odysseus, managed to break one of the legs and tipped over at a 30 degree angle.
Despite this setback, all the instruments continued to work for the planned week of the mission. And then the Sun set and the vehicle wasn’t built to survive a 2-week lunar night.
This month’s effort with IM-2 called Athena, managed to tip over onto its side leaving 2 legs up in the air and had to be declared done with right away.
Maybe next time?
Sunday, 23 March 2025
Keep on trying!
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