The antenna might not be pointed in the optimal direction, so communications are currently limited, but it didn't crash! Congrats to Intuitive Machines!
After troubleshooting communications, flight controllers have confirmed Odysseus is upright and starting to send data. Right now, we are working to downlink the first images from the lunar surface.
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threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 2y
Landing confirmed!
The antenna might not be pointed in the optimal direction, so communications are currently limited, but it didn't crash! Congrats to Intuitive Machines!
p1mrx@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
https://twitter.com/Int_Machines/status/1760838333851148442
Edit: they were wrong, it's sideways.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks! I was about to post this, and you beat me to it!
Lander missions are always exciting. Looking good so far...
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
Pitchover tentatively confirmed.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
Methalox engine ignition!
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
They are "tracking a return signal", though full comms have not been reestablished.
Edit: They are picking up a faint signal on their high-gain antenna.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
The expected landing time has passed, waiting for comms to reconnect.