Odysseus Marks the First US Moon Landing in More Than 50 Years
A Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines made lunar history this week.
Odysseus spacecraft on its side after landing on the moon, officials say
Intuitive Machines, the company that built the six-footed lander, initially said it was upright. But CEO Steve Altemus said Friday that the lander “caught a foot in the surface and tipped” and landed on its side.
Canadian contribution to private lunar lander could lead to a telescope on the moon
On Thursday, a private spacecraft landed on the moon. On board is a Canadian-built camera system that will be used to see if the south pole of the moon is an ideal place for a space-based telescope.
Odysseus lander ‘alive and well’ on the moon but uncertainties linger, company says
Intuitive Machines reported Friday that it’s communicating with its lander, Odysseus, and sending commands to acquire science data. But it noted: “We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific information” regarding location and positioning.
Nvidia briefly surpasses $2 trillion in market cap during intraday trading
Shares of Nvidia have continued to rally following its rosy earnings report Wednesday.
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AI can ‘disproportionately’ help defend against cybersecurity threats, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence could help strengthen defenses against security threats in cyber space, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Ride-hailing giant Grab posts first profitable quarter, announces $500 million share buyback
On Thursday, Grab posted its first-ever profitable quarter, raking in $11 million in profit.