Navigating Lunar Challenges

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The chapter explores the intense preparations and obstacles encountered by Intuitive Machines during their lunar landing mission, highlighting the complexities of autonomous landing and innovative problem-solving. It discusses critical moments during the mission, including orbit establishment near the moon's south pole and the adaptation of NASA lasers for navigation. The narrative conveys the suspense and relief felt in the control room as communication is established, marking a successful mission.

In tackling our own moonshots, few businesses can offer inspiration like Intuitive Machines. When the company’s Odysseus lander touched down on the moon on February 22, Intuitive Machines became the first private enterprise ever to reach the moon — and the first U.S. presence on the surface in 52 years. CEO Steve Altemus joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to share how his team navigated multiple last-minute challenges, with lessons about both meticulous planning and swift adaptability. From autonomous vehicles and 3-D printed engines to leveraging software and AI, Altemus explains how commercial space exploration is leaving the realm of science fiction to become a real industry.

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