Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: I’m your private lander, a lander for money
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Feb 21, 2024 
Join Tom Standage, Deputy Editor at The Economist, and Sarah Larniuk, Senior Producer for The Intelligence, as they dive into the exciting world of lunar exploration and the challenges faced by private lander missions. They discuss the ramifications of a potential soft landing by Odysseus and the dynamics of the renewed space race. Additionally, Sarah offers insights from Ukraine, reflecting on the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity and the resilience shown through its history. The conversation also touches on the evolution of British obituaries, blending humor and remembrance.
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NASA's New Lunar Approach
- NASA's CLPS program lets private companies send payloads to the moon at a lower cost.
- While private missions have higher risks, the cost savings makes it worthwhile for NASA.
The Selfie CubeSat
- The Eagle Cam, a private payload on Odysseus, will be ejected before landing to film the descent.
- This exemplifies the innovative experimentation private companies bring to space.
A New Space Race
- Reusable rockets from SpaceX reduce space travel costs, sparking a new space race.
- This allows more countries and companies to send missions, lowering the barrier to entry.