TYN(SZ:000591) 网易科技·2024-02-27 01:18Core Insights - The private U.S. space company Intuitive Machines successfully landed its lunar lander Odysseus on the moon, marking the first successful landing of a private spacecraft on the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 [1] - Communication with Odysseus is limited, and it may soon enter a dormant state due to power depletion as its solar panels are expected to be shaded [1] - Odysseus identified nine potential safe landing sites in the lunar south pole region, which could be crucial for future exploration missions by NASA and other space agencies [2] Company Developments - Intuitive Machines reported that Odysseus's landing speed exceeded expectations, causing it to tip over and misalign its antenna, which severely affected data transmission [1] - The lander's solar panels initially received sunlight but will soon be covered by shadows, leading to rapid power depletion [1] - The company plans to continue data collection until the solar panels no longer receive sunlight, with communication expected to last until Tuesday morning [1] Industry Context - The successful identification of potential landing sites by Odysseus is significant for future lunar missions, particularly regarding the frozen water resources located in shadowed craters [2] - Another lunar lander, Japan's SLIM, unexpectedly revived while Odysseus faces challenges, highlighting the difficulties faced by lunar exploration missions [2] - Both Odysseus and SLIM were not designed to operate in extreme cold, but SLIM managed to recharge its batteries and communicate briefly before entering dormancy again [2]