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US firm mulls moon landing with aim to drill, fly drones & conduct 4G network test


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 21:02 GMT by Yen   Print publication without navigation

  • After becoming the first private firm to land on the Moon last year, Intuitive Machines is aiming for its second lunar touchdown on Thursday, carrying cutting-edge payloads to support future human mis

The U.S. company Intuitive Machines is planning a lunar mission named IM-1, targeting a landing near the Moon's south pole in late February. This mission involves deploying a lander equipped with various scientific instruments, including a drill designed to extract lunar soil samples, and rovers that will explore the surface. Additionally, the mission includes a unique hopping drone, which can take off and land multiple times to explore different areas. The primary goal is to gather data on the lunar environment, particularly focusing on water ice, which could be crucial for future human settlements. This mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence there.

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