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T+268: IM-1, CLPS, NASA Budget (with Eric Berger)

Main Engine Cut Off

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Navigating Lunar Challenges

The chapter explores the technical hurdles faced during a lunar mission, including successful engine testing, visual processing unit deployment, and communication challenges. It delves into the complexities of orientation on the moon's surface, solar panel positioning, and power generation. The discussion also touches on the uncertainties and risks involved in navigating a lunar lander around the moon, emphasizing the ingenuity and operational difficulties faced in space missions beyond low Earth orbit.

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