
Shooting for the moon with Steve Altemus of Intuitive Machines
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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Reviving Lunar Ambitions
This chapter explores the challenges faced by an engineering organization stifled by bureaucracy, driving a father-son duo to launch an ambitious project aimed at sending a walking robot to the moon. It details the founding of a company focused on innovative engineering solutions, particularly in the context of emerging interests in lunar exploration. Additionally, the dialogue addresses renewed global competition in space missions and the persistent mysteries of the moon, underscoring the need for continued exploration despite previous achievements.
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