Intuitive Machines Completes ‘Crucial’ Lunar Lander Tests

Intuitive Machines calls ground testing of Nova-C “a crucial step forward.”

Credit: Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines has completed a test run of its Nova-C lunar lander at its facilities in Houston. The spacecraft test run verified Nova-C’s flight software, flight avionics, liquid oxygen and liquid methane loading, high-pressure helium system performance and propulsion system functionality...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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