Topic: Lunar Surface

2 chapters across the catalog

CIS Lunar
Episode 1856 9:25 - 11:03

1856: CIS Lunar

China Lunar Ambitions, 2030 Moon Landing Goal

China is aggressively pursuing a manned moon landing with a target date of December 31, 2030. Dean Chang of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies suggests that China will move "heaven and earth" to ensure Chinese boots leave an impression on the lunar surface. This persistence poses a direct challenge to U.S. dominance in space travel and the future language of lunar operations.

LIE-DAR
Episode 1637 1:14:10 - 1:18:21

1637: LIE-DAR

Odysseus Lander, Technical Issues and Tipping

Following its landing, Intuitive Machines confirmed that the Odysseus lander is resting on its side, likely after catching a foot on a rock or uneven surface. The company is troubleshooting communication issues and attempting to gather data from the six NASA experiments on board. The mission has a limited window of 12-13 days before the lunar night begins and solar power runs out.