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Intuitive Machines Achieves Lunar Landing with Sciaky EBAM Component
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Intuitive Machines Achieves Lunar Landing with Sciaky EBAM Component
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2024

Sciaky has extended its pioneering work in additive manufacturing to lunar exploration by producing a critical part for Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission to the Moon. Using a refractory alloy and one of its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) systems, Sciaky completed the upper section of the main engine nozzle in just sixteen hours. This part is vital for the main thrust during descent, and Sciaky produced two additional nozzle sections for testing by Intuitive Machines.

Intuitive Machines rigorously tested the part under hot fire testing conditions-burning fuel up to the full throttle. After the determination that the part was suitable for end-use, it was assembled into the Nova-C lunar lander, Odysseus, for the IM-1 mission. The Sciaky-manufactured upper nozzle section met performance expectations in space.

The IM-1 Mission successfully landed on the Moon's south pole, marking the first U.S. lunar landing since Apollo 17 and the first commercial lunar lander to transmit scientific data from NASA payloads. This mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, aimed at preparing the Moon for future crewed missions.

Despite some challenges, the IM-1 mission achieved its primary goals, providing critical data and validating the mission concept. Sciaky continues to explore advancements in aerospace contributions.

Intuitive Machines is a space company specializing in exploration, providing products and services to support sustained robotic and human missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Their offerings include Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure. More details can be found at intuitivemachines.com.

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