NASA will host a media teleconference, to discuss its science and technology demonstrations flying aboard Intuitive Machines’ first flight to the Moon as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign.
Briefing participants include:
- Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Debra Needham, program scientist, Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office, NASA Headquarters
- Chris Culbert, program manager, CLPS, NASA Johnson Space Center
- Trent Martin, vice president, Space Systems, Intuitive Machines
This is the first flight of Nova-C lander which was developed by Intuitive Machines. This mission is a part of CLPS program and carries various NASA payloads in support of Artemis lunar program, as well as multiple commercial payloads.
Lunar Orbit B1060 - Flight Proven ( ) Landing Zone 1