Intuitive Machines (@Int

Intuitive Machines

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Intuitive Machines

@Int_Machines

The Space Infrastructure Company Next Lunar Mission: IM-3 & Lunar Data Relay Satellite

Houston, TX

intuitivemachines.com

Joined July 2013

Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 23, 2024
After troubleshooting communications, flight controllers have confirmed Odysseus is upright and starting to send data. Right now, we are working to downlink the first images from the lunar surface.
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 17, 2024
Intuitive Machines successfully transmitted its first IM-1 mission images to Earth on February 16, 2024. The images were captured shortly after separation from @SpaceX's second stage on Intuitive Machines’ first journey to the Moon under @NASA's CLPS initiative.
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 22, 2024
“Odysseus has a new home”
NASA
@NASA
Feb 22, 2024
Your order was delivered… to the Moon! 📦 @Int_Machines' uncrewed lunar lander landed at 6:23pm ET (2323 UTC), bringing NASA science to the Moon's surface. These instruments will prepare us for future human exploration of the Moon under #Artemis.
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Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 23, 2024
Lunar Surface Day One Update (23FEB2024 0818 CST) Odysseus is alive and well. Flight controllers are communicating and commanding the vehicle to download science data. The lander has good telemetry and solar charging. We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 23, 2024
On Feb. 22, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lunar lander captures a wide field of view image of Schomberger crater on the Moon approximately 125 miles (200 km) uprange from the intended landing site, at approximately about 6 miles (10 km) altitude.
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 29, 2024
Before its power was depleted, Odysseus completed a fitting farewell transmission. Received today, this image from February 22nd showcases the crescent Earth in the backdrop, a subtle reminder of humanity’s presence in the universe. Goodnight, Odie. We hope to hear from you
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 21, 2024
Odysseus passes over the near side of the Moon following lunar orbit insertion on 21FEB2024. The lander continues to be in excellent health in lunar orbit. (21FEB2024 1608 CST)
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Mar 7, 2025
Intuitive Machines Executes Southernmost Lunar Landing and Operates Payloads. The full release is published on the IM-2 mission webpage. intuitivemachines.com/im-2 (7MAR2025 0829 CST) #AdLunam #IM2 #Athena
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 27, 2024
Flight Controllers continue to communicate with Odysseus. This morning, Odysseus efficiently sent payload science data and imagery in furtherance of the Company’s mission objectives. Flight controllers are working on final determination of battery life on the lander, which may
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 27, 2025
After liftoff on February 26, Athena established a stable attitude, solar charging, and radio communications contact with our mission operations center in Houston. The lander is in excellent health, sending selfies, and preparing for a series of planned main engine firings to
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 26, 2024
Odysseus continues to communicate with flight controllers in Nova Control from the lunar surface. After understanding the end-to-end communication requirements, Odysseus sent images from the lunar surface of its vertical descent to its Malapert A landing site, representing the
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 21, 2024
Odysseus completed its scheduled 408-second main engine lunar orbit insertion burn and is currently in a 92 km circular lunar orbit. Initial data indicates the 800 m/s burn was completed within 2 m/s accuracy. 🧵1/4 (21FEB2024 0920 CST)
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 21, 2024
Flight controllers analyzed the post-Lunar Orbit Insertion engine burn data and updated the anticipated flight maneuver timing, including an expected 1630 CST landing opportunity on Thursday. The landing opportunity will be Odysseus’ hardest challenge yet. The lander continues to
Intuitive Machines
@Int_Machines
Feb 28, 2024
Image Thread: The IM-1 Mission successfully landed the first spacecraft on the Moon's south pole region, marking the United States' first return since Apollo 17 and the first commercial lunar lander to transmit valuable science data of each NASA payload from the lunar surface. In