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Shooting for the moon with Steve Altemus of Intuitive Machines
Dec 21, 2023
Steve Altemus, co-founder and CEO of Intuitive Machines, once worked at NASA and now aims to commercialize lunar exploration. He discusses the logistics of sending the first commercial spacecraft to the moon, highlighting innovations and the global space race. Altemus embraces the importance of learning from failure and emphasizes sustainable funding models for lunar missions. He explores the potential of moon resources like water ice and rare minerals, while addressing the evolving challenges and collaborations shaping the future of lunar exploration.
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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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