Tag: lunar orbit

Private companies Astrobotic Technology and Intuitive Machines are leading the charge to revive U.S. moon exploration, backed by NASA, decades after the Apollo program. Racing against China and India, these companies are set to launch lunar landers in a NASA-supported effort to kick-start commercial moon deliveries. Astrobotic's Peregrine lander and Intuitive Machines' Nova-C are vying for the title of the first private entity to gently land on the moon, ending America's moon-landing drought. The mission highlights the geopolitical significance of the space race and signifies a crucial step in lunar exploration, showcasing the growing role of private companies in advancing space exploration for the United States.