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See the Blue Ghost spacecraft drilling into the moon’s surface
The Blue Ghost mission to the moon has deployed one its NASA instruments, drilling into the moon's surface to collect information about temperature.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Private spacecraft arrives on the moon but most likely didn’t stick the landing
For the second time in less than a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft has landed on the moon, but it was not a perfect touchdown. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down whether the spacecraft is on the right side up and how it could continue on.
Intuitive Machines’ spacecraft landed in a moon crater and ended up on its side
Intuitive Machines said the Athena had enough power to be able to perform some of the scientific objectives for NASA before its batteries died.
Spacecraft beams back stunning moon video before ambitious landing
The 6.6-foot-tall lander, funded by NASA as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, is carrying a suite of instruments and experiments for the space agency as NASA prepares to establish a permanent presence on the moon. This includes radiation-tolerant computing tests and sampling of the lunar regolith.
Private spacecraft lands on Moon - but may be on its side
A private US company says it has landed a spacecraft close to the Moon's South Pole but fears the machine is not upright. The Athena spacecraft is communicating with Earth, but is not in the "correct attitude", Intuitive Machines chief executive said in a press conference.
Watch sparks fly as Blue Ghost lander drills into the moon (video)
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has beamed back video of its ongoing lunar science operations, including drilling into the surface of the moon.
NASA Spacecraft Snaps Blue Ghost Lander On Moon’s Surface
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped a view of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander down on the surface of the moon. It looks like a speck on the lunar landscape.
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic
SpaceX pulled off the rocket booster catch maneuver during its eighth test flight but the Starship spacecraft exploded over ...
SpaceX Again Loses Spacecraft During Latest Starship Test Flight
The explosion disrupted flights in the Caribbean. Elon Musk’s company dealt with a similar setback during a January flight.
Athena spacecraft is 2nd lander to reach moon in a week, but location, condition unclear
The moon lander Athena made it to the lunar surface, but its condition and exact location remain unclear, Intuitive Machines ...
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for the second time this year
The company notched another successful booster catch but lost contact with the Starship spacecraft at roughly the same point ...
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1st private spacecraft to attempt to travel beyond the moon appears to be in trouble
The first commercial spacecraft headed beyond the moon is on its way to deep space, but the mission is suffering from unknown ...
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Rocket Lab Unveils New Satellite Software for Ground Data, Spacecraft Operations, and Constellation Management
Rocket Lab Unveils New Satellite Software for Ground Data, Spacecraft Operations, and Constellation Management ...
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Australia’s First Commercial Spacecraft Lands Successfully, Ushering in New Space Era
Australia makes history with its first successful commercial spacecraft landing, marking a new era in space exploration.
NASA rolls out Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin rocket boosters for upcoming moon mission
NASA Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry ...