SpaceX Launches IM-2 Lander for Advanced Lunar Exploration

SpaceX Launches IM-2 Lander for Advanced Lunar Exploration

On February 26, 2025, SpaceX demonstrated its ongoing commitment to lunar exploration with the successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Intuitive Machines IM-2 NOVA-C lander. The launch occurred at 7:16 PM EST from the historic Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. This mission marked the second lunar launch of the […]

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Possible revision: Assessment of Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander’s Survival Questioned due to Power Challenges

Possible revision: Assessment of Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander’s Survival Questioned due to Power Challenges

Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lunar lander has successfully landed on the Moon’s surface, achieving a soft touchdown. However, there is currently an issue with the lander’s ability to generate electricity from its solar cells. The spacecraft is relying on internal battery power, and controllers are working to optimize data recording and downloading […]

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