SCIENCE

US Odysseus Moon mission ends early

By Akash Pandey

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Lunar lander issue

The Odysseus lunar lander's mission is ending early due to a power issue caused by a tipped-over landing, limiting solar panel exposure. 

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Communication loss prediction

Intuitive Machines predicts communication loss today, shortening the mission to five days. 

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Untested range finders

The company didn't test-fire laser-guided range finders before launch, resulting in an in-flight failure. 

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Data collection impact

While Intuitive Machines has announced an early end for the mission, impact on scientific data collection is still being evaluated. 

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Shares plummet 35%

Intuitive Machines's shares dropped 35% after announcing the early mission conclusion. 

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