Spacetime With Stuart Gary

S27E25: Lunar Lander's Perilous Journey: The Odyssey of Odysseus at the South Pole

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The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 26*Odysseus' Bumpy Lunar Landing: A Historic Moment with HiccupsIn a mix of triumph and tribulation, the Nova-C Odysseus lander by Intuitive Machines has made a historic touchdown at the Moon's south pole, marking the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured vehicle. Despite veering off course and experiencing a rough landing that left it on its side, Odysseus' journey represents a significant milestone in private lunar exploration and America's return to the Moon's surface after 52 years.*ERS-2 Satellite's Fiery Farewell: A Controlled Demise Over the PacificESA's ERS-2 satellite, an Earth-monitoring sentinel that outlived its mission by decades, has made a final descent into the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite's uncontrolled re-entry was a carefully managed end, ensuring the two-and-a-half-ton spacecraft reduced the risk of space junk and safely disintegrated in the atmosphere.*Blue Origin's New Glenn Makes Its Debut: A Glimp