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The '''EagleCam''' is a deployable [[CubeSat]] camera system designed especially to photograph the anticipated upcoming landing of the [[Intuitive Machines Nova-C#IM-1 mission|IM-1 Nova-C Odysseus lander]] on the moon. Photographs taken during the [[Moon landing|lunar landing]] of the Odysseus lander may also enable a better understanding of the dynamics of lunar landings on the lunar [[regolith]] and rock surfaces in the vicinity of the south pole of the Moon. Such a better understanding of the local lunar surface features should assist with preparations for upcoming additional landings in the lunar south pole area which are scheduled to take place in the near future.<ref name="embry_riddle-info">[https://erau.edu/eaglecam EagleCam CubeSat Camera System] Updated ca. Feb. 1, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024.</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat |url=http://news.erau.edu/headlines/eagles-visit-intuitive-machines-to-make-final-preparations-on-eaglecam-cubesat |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Embry-Riddle Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> |
The '''EagleCam''' is a deployable [[CubeSat]] camera system designed especially to photograph the anticipated upcoming landing of the [[Intuitive Machines Nova-C#IM-1 mission|IM-1 Nova-C Odysseus lander]] on the moon. Photographs taken during the [[Moon landing|lunar landing]] of the Odysseus lander may also enable a better understanding of the dynamics of lunar landings on the lunar [[regolith]] and rock surfaces in the vicinity of the south pole of the Moon. Such a better understanding of the local lunar surface features should assist with preparations for upcoming additional landings in the lunar south pole area which are scheduled to take place in the near future.<ref name="embry_riddle-info">[https://erau.edu/eaglecam EagleCam CubeSat Camera System] Updated ca. Feb. 1, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024.</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat |url=http://news.erau.edu/headlines/eagles-visit-intuitive-machines-to-make-final-preparations-on-eaglecam-cubesat |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Embry-Riddle Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> |
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The cubesat piggybacked the lander and launched on [[Falcon 9]] rocket to Moon via direct-intercept trajectory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat |url=http://news.erau.edu/headlines/eagles-visit-intuitive-machines-to-make-final-preparations-on-eaglecam-cubesat |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Embry-Riddle Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> This lunar landing is scheduled to take place on 22 February 2024. |
The cubesat piggybacked the lander and launched on [[Falcon 9]] rocket to Moon via direct-intercept trajectory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat |url=http://news.erau.edu/headlines/eagles-visit-intuitive-machines-to-make-final-preparations-on-eaglecam-cubesat |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Embry-Riddle Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> This lunar landing is scheduled to take place on 22 February 2024. Just before landing, at approximately {{cvt|30|m}} above the lunar surface, ''Odysseus'' will eject the [[EagleCam]] camera-equipped CubeSat. Once ejected, the EagleCam will land on the lunar surface somewhere near the lander. From the surface the EagleCam will attempt to capture the first third-person images of a lunar landing.<ref>[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/second-private-u-s-moon-lander-readies-for-launch/ Second Private U.S. Moon Lander Readies for Launch] Scientific American. By Michael Greshko. Feb. 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.</ref> The EagleCam will utilize a [[Wi-Fi]] connection with the ''Odysseus'' lander to relay its images back to Earth.<ref name=ec>{{cite web |url=https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/eaglecam |title=EagleCam |publisher=Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida}}</ref> |
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The EagleCam CubeSat was designed and manufactured by staff and students at the [[Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University]].<ref name="embry_riddle-info"/><ref name=":0" /> |
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The EagleCam is a deployable CubeSat camera system designed especially to photograph the anticipated upcoming landing of the IM-1 Nova-C Odysseus lander on the moon. Photographs taken during the lunar landing of the Odysseus lander may also enable a better understanding of the dynamics of lunar landings on the lunar regolith and rock surfaces in the vicinity of the south pole of the Moon. Such a better understanding of the local lunar surface features should assist with preparations for upcoming additional landings in the lunar south pole area which are scheduled to take place in the near future.[1][2]
The cubesat piggybacked the lander and launched on Falcon 9 rocket to Moon via direct-intercept trajectory.[3] This lunar landing is scheduled to take place on 22 February 2024. Just before landing, at approximately 30 m (98 ft) above the lunar surface, Odysseus will eject the EagleCam camera-equipped CubeSat. Once ejected, the EagleCam will land on the lunar surface somewhere near the lander. From the surface the EagleCam will attempt to capture the first third-person images of a lunar landing.[4] The EagleCam will utilize a Wi-Fi connection with the Odysseus lander to relay its images back to Earth.[5]
The EagleCam CubeSat was designed and manufactured by staff and students at the Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b EagleCam CubeSat Camera System Updated ca. Feb. 1, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat". Embry-Riddle Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Eagles Visit Intuitive Machines to Make Final Preparations on EagleCam CubeSat". Embry-Riddle Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Second Private U.S. Moon Lander Readies for Launch Scientific American. By Michael Greshko. Feb. 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "EagleCam". Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida.
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