IM-2's Imperfect Landing Due to Altimeter Interference
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- IM-2 landed on its side near the Moon’s South Pole due to altimeter interference and lighting conditions.
- IM-3 is expected to land upright with improvements like redundant altimeters and better navigation systems.
- IM-1 and IM-2 had landing issues but were considered successful by NASA for advancing lunar economy goals.
- The Moon’s South Pole is scientifically significant due to potential water in shadowed regions.
- NASA plans to send astronauts to the South Pole by mid-2027 via Artemis III.
- Other companies like Firefly, Astrobotic, Blue Origin, and Draper also have CLPS contracts.
- Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 was the first fully successful CLPS mission in March.