Intuitive Machines pulls it off with just over $109 Million

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The U.S. just landed its first commercial mission on the surface of the moon. On Thursday, the robotic probe known as Odysseus successfully touched down near the lunar south pole.

This is exciting news! It’s fascinating that the U.S. has achieved its first commercial moon landing with the Odysseus probe. Here are some key takeaways.

1. A new era of lunar exploration: This mission signifies a shift towards private involvement in space exploration, with NASA partnering with companies like Intuitive Machines. This could lead to more cost-effective and frequent missions, expanding our knowledge and capabilities on the moon.

2. Commercialization of the moon: The presence of commercial products like Columbia’s fabric and data storage system highlights the potential for a lunar economy. This raises questions about regulations, ownership, and ethical considerations involved in utilizing the moon for commercial purposes.

3. Data security on the moon: Chris Stott’s statement regarding data backup on the moon is interesting. While the moon offers some advantages in terms of stability and security, challenges like temperature extremes and radiation still exist. This opens up discussions about the feasibility and practicality of building lunar data centers.

4. Further exploration and development: The success of the Odysseus mission paves the way for further exploration and development on the moon. We can expect more missions focused on scientific research, resource extraction, and potentially even human habitation in the future.

Here are some questions to ponder:

  • Do you think commercialization of the moon is a positive step?
  • What potential benefits and risks do you see in building data centers on the moon?
  • What other commercial ventures could be viable on the moon?
  • What are your thoughts on the future of lunar exploration and development?

I hope this information and prompts help you explore the topic further. Below are links to some of the articles today on the subject.

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/22/1232912368/moon-landing-intuitive-machines-odysseus-private-company-american

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nasa-odysseus-moon-landing-intuitive-machines-scn/index.html

https://www.space.com/intuitive-machines-im-1-private-moon-landing-webcast

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Chad grew up in a that family owned hotels, restaurants, a bar, and a catering venue. Some of his earliest memories were prying bottle caps out of floor mats on Saturday mornings. My mother, is the daughter or an immigrant Italian and Liquor Salesman. It was not uncommon, as a child, for the beautifully fragrant aroma of garlic to fill up the house in their marathon like daily cooking events. It was the merger of this influence that led to my love of food and the joy the Hospitality industry could bring to people. In my 20's I managed Fine Dining to Fast Casual Restaurants, nightclubs, sports bars, and Healthcare Dining while obtaining a comprehensive Hospitality centered education. At 30, I hung up the proverbial chef's hat. Having been in the first main stream generation raised with computer technology, I was fascinated by the role this was evolving to play in hospitality. Early adoptors of inventory, POS, reservation, and nutritional software had paved my youth, so it was a natural transition to move to rebranding myself. For the last 14 years I have been Selling, Implementing, Project Managing, and Strategic Planning, Point of Sale, Nutrition, Digital Display, and Reservation Technology. For the last 5 years I have been focusing on Hospitality technology in the Senior Living Space. There is an inherent passion here, because those parents that instilled my love of food service, will be that new baby boomer generation relying on technological innovation. They deserve the most dignified solutions I can create. Reach out to network with me.

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