Mentioned:
Johns Hopkins University wants to continue to be on the leading edge of innovation in space. And now, they’re partnering up with Intuitive Machines to do it.
What’s happening:
- Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) has announced a new research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory which will focus on lunar communications and navigation infrastructure in cislunar space
Why it matters:
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is one of the most prestigious academic research institutions in North America for space exploration and has contributed to many breakthroughs in technology critical for new missions into orbit, national security in space and lunar communications
Going deeper:
- Intuitive Machines and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will initially focus on developing new hardware applications that could provide a benefit to the United States and accelerate capabilities for safe, reliable communications from space
- NASA previously notably granted Intuitive Machines with a contract for future missions to the Moon that has the potential to generate multiple billions of dollars in revenue
The intrigue:
- Intuitive Machines also previously made history when they became the first for profit company to ever successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon
