NASA JPL taps Intuitive Machines for FALCON-RADAR mission with Earth observation focus

NASA JPL taps Intuitive Machines for FALCON-RADAR mission with Earth observation focus
Intuitive Machines wins NASA contract

Intuitive Machines has been chosen to supply its IM 300 spacecraft bus for NASA JPL's FALCON-RADAR Earth science mission. The mission will use radar technology to examine precipitation and atmospheric dynamics inside Earth's clouds.

The planned launch is targeted for no earlier than 2029, marking a significant contract for Intuitive Machines in the Earth observation sector.

Intuitive Machines recently completed a successful hot fire test of its Trinity lunar lander, reaching 2,500°F and 900 pounds of thrust as reported here. The company is also supplying the Power and Propulsion Element for NASA's nuclear-powered SR-1 Freedom mission, repurposed from its IM-1300 platform here. These projects demonstrate Intuitive Machines' ongoing involvement in high-profile space and technology initiatives.

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