Intuitive Machines Lunar Data Network: Partnering with NASA to enhance their Near Space Network

Intuitive Machines is best known for its lunar missions, but did you know they're also partnering with NASA to offer lunar relay services? This service is vital for both crewed and robotic lunar missions. In this video, I explore NASA's requirements and how Intuitive Machines is actively developing this essential capability.

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00:00 Intro
01:07 What Is NASA’s Near Space Network?
02:15 Problems with the Near Space Network
03:45 NASA’s Near Space Network Services Contract
05:23 Lunar Data Network
06:26 Deep Space Data Transmission Services
07:26 Outro

Sources:

Intuitive Machines: https://www.intuitivemachines.com

Ageing Infrastructure report: https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2024/09/continued-success-at-nasa-at-risk-due-to-budget-and-program-mismatch-short-term-focus-and-aging-infrastructure-says-new-report

NASA Deep Space Network reaches “critical point” as demand grows: https://spacenews.com/nasa-deep-space-network-reaches-critical-point-as-demand-grows/