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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.
by 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 agoGoonhilly 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...