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Does anyone know why it wouldn't be equipped to record and stream video?

stevage 3y ago
Wild speculation but perhaps it can't transmit straight back to earth, but relies on a satellite which is only occasionally in the right position.
- adolph 3y ago
  Goonhilly plays a crucial role in Intuitive Machines' "Lunar Tracking, Telemetry & Command Network", consisting of nine large antennas strategically positioned across seven global locations. These antennas facilitate the seamless exchange of information with the spacecraft as it becomes visible and are essential to the overall success of the mission. https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/goonhilly-s-key-role-in-intuitive-machines-mission-marks-a-milestone-for-commercial-lunar-exploratio https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/goonhilly-s-key-role... Intuitive Machines has also been contracted for additional Lunar communications. https://www.intuitivemachines.com/lunar-data-services https://www.intuitivemachines.com/lunar-data-services Addendum: I saw DSN [0] antenna DSS 54 reporting contact with "Lunar Node 1," which is a payload on IM-1. That doesn't necessarily mean that the rest of IM-1's data is going that route. 0. https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html 1. https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-to-demonstrate-autonomous-navigation-system-on-moon/ https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-to...
photochemsyn 3y ago
It has this EagleCam device which is supposed to have been ejected from the craft when it was 30m off the surface to capture images of the landing, see Wiki: > "The EagleCam will use a Wi-Fi connection to the Odysseus lander to relay its images back to Earth." It seems a bit iffy to change the mass of the craft like that while landing. The weak signal might be due to the craft having fallen over on its side, but time will tell.
- bombcar 3y ago
  Is it literally using WiFi as in wireless Ethernet via the standard bands?
  - tobych 3y ago
    (As far as I know, Wi-Fi is an alternative to Ethernet, not wireless Ethernet.) I've looked at a few articles and it does look like they're actually using Wi-Fi. (This will no doubt confuse some non-techie people, who use "Wi-Fi" to mean "an Internet connection".)
  - ls612 3y ago
    Wi-Fi on the moon, what a time to be alive.
    - coolspot 3y ago
      Curious what SSID they chose
      - woleium 3y ago
        or if it’s encrypted
      - bombcar 3y ago
        The way radio works, you might be able to sniff it from Earth ...
- meindnoch 3y ago
  >The EagleCam will use a Wi-Fi connection to the Odysseus lander to relay its images back to Earth Ok, I consider those images lost.

Wild speculation but perhaps it can't transmit straight back to earth, but relies on a satellite which is only occasionally in the right position.

adolph 3y ago
Goonhilly plays a crucial role in Intuitive Machines' "Lunar Tracking, Telemetry & Command Network", consisting of nine large antennas strategically positioned across seven global locations. These antennas facilitate the seamless exchange of information with the spacecraft as it becomes visible and are essential to the overall success of the mission. https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/goonhilly-s-key-role-in-intuitive-machines-mission-marks-a-milestone-for-commercial-lunar-exploratio https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/goonhilly-s-key-role... Intuitive Machines has also been contracted for additional Lunar communications. https://www.intuitivemachines.com/lunar-data-services https://www.intuitivemachines.com/lunar-data-services Addendum: I saw DSN [0] antenna DSS 54 reporting contact with "Lunar Node 1," which is a payload on IM-1. That doesn't necessarily mean that the rest of IM-1's data is going that route. 0. https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html 1. https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-to-demonstrate-autonomous-navigation-system-on-moon/ https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-to...

photochemsyn 3y ago

It has this EagleCam device which is supposed to have been ejected from the craft when it was 30m off the surface to capture images of the landing, see Wiki: > "The EagleCam will use a Wi-Fi connection to the Odysseus lander to relay its images back to Earth." It seems a bit iffy to change the mass of the craft like that while landing. The weak signal might be due to the craft having fallen over on its side, but time will tell.

bombcar 3y ago
Is it literally using WiFi as in wireless Ethernet via the standard bands?
- tobych 3y ago
  (As far as I know, Wi-Fi is an alternative to Ethernet, not wireless Ethernet.) I've looked at a few articles and it does look like they're actually using Wi-Fi. (This will no doubt confuse some non-techie people, who use "Wi-Fi" to mean "an Internet connection".)
- ls612 3y ago
  Wi-Fi on the moon, what a time to be alive.
  - coolspot 3y ago
    Curious what SSID they chose
    - woleium 3y ago
      or if it’s encrypted
    - bombcar 3y ago
      The way radio works, you might be able to sniff it from Earth ...
meindnoch 3y ago
>The EagleCam will use a Wi-Fi connection to the Odysseus lander to relay its images back to Earth Ok, I consider those images lost.