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Shooting for the moon with Steve Altemus of Intuitive Machines

Dec 21, 2023
37:54
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Steve Altemus, co-founder and CEO of Intuitive Machines, discusses the logistics and economics of sending commercial spacecraft to the moon. He emphasizes the potential resources and benefits of exploring the moon, including finding rare materials and water ice. Altemus also highlights the challenges of landing on the moon and the importance of learning from failures to improve rocket reliability. Intuitive Machines aims to be the first private space company to land on the moon.
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  • Intuitive Machines aims to commercialize space exploration by focusing on lunar landers and commercializing space technologies.
  • Despite previous missions, there is still much to learn about the moon's composition, resources, and potential commercial value.

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Commercializing Space Exploration

Steve Altamis aims to commercialize space exploration by founding Intuitive Machines, a company focused on lunar landers and commercializing space technologies.

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