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entertainment20 days ago•7 min saved

Nolan’s Odyssey: A High-Concept Greek Epic with a Star-Studded Cast

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is being teased ahead of its July 17 release, with a new trailer and Nolan’s Colbert interview hinting at a faithful yet expansive big‑screen take on Homer’s epic. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, alongside Zendaya as Athena, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope; the footage includes the Cyclops, Charybdis, the dead-spirit visit, and the Trojan horse, while Nolan suggests a cinematic world where gods loom and time-bending storytelling is in play. Questions linger about how far dark material (Circe, Calypso, slavery, the suitors’ fate) will be shown, but the director’s non-linear narrative sensibilities signal a blockbuster that blends adventure with mythic divinity, aiming to honor the original while pushing boundaries.

via The Guardian|

#christopher-nolan #entertainment #homer

entertainment22 days ago•16 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey Trailer Sends July Release Into Ultra-HD

Christopher Nolan released a new trailer for The Odyssey, a $250 million IMAX-shot epic adaptation of Homer, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus with Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway; the film arrives in theaters July 17, showcasing a grand mythic voyage that could be Nolan’s most expensive project yet.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#christopher-nolan #entertainment #matt-damon

film4 months ago•16 min saved

Travis Scott Appears in First Look Teaser for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Deadline unveils a new TV spot for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, featuring Travis Scott interrupting a scene with Jon Bernthal’s Menelaus and Tom Holland’s Telemachus. The teaser promotes the Odysseus epic, headlined by Matt Damon as Odysseus with a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson, and cites an IMAX release on July 17. Nolan has previously collaborated with Scott, who contributed to Tenet’s soundtrack and praised the filmmaker in past notes.

via deadline.com|

#christopher-nolan #film #odysseus

space2 years ago•4 min saved

"Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Moon Lander Permanently Fades on Lunar Surface, Ending Historic Mission"

Intuitive Machines' private moon lander, Odysseus, has concluded its historic mission after operating on the lunar surface for seven days, making it the first commercial vehicle to successfully land on the moon. Despite hopes of reactivation, the lander's power system did not revive, confirming its permanent shutdown. The mission, which carried both NASA and private payloads, faced challenges during landing but still achieved its objectives. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of private spacecraft for lunar exploration, with plans for future missions already in the works.

via Space.com|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-surface #moon-landing

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Private Moon Lander's Emotional Farewell and Historic Science Collection"

The Moon lander Odysseus, part of a historic lunar mission by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, has ended its brief mission after a rapid descent and a less-than-perfect landing. Before shutting down, it transmitted a poignant farewell image featuring a distant Earth. While it's unlikely to awaken when lunar dawn breaks, there's still hope from the team. This mission marks a historic return for the US in lunar exploration and is part of NASA's efforts to utilize commercial ventures for space exploration.

via ScienceAlert|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Odysseus Lander Goes Dormant After Lopsided Moon Landing, Intuitive Machines Stock Rises"

The Odysseus lunar lander, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, lost power and went dormant a week after its lopsided touchdown, hindering its operations and scientific goals. Despite the challenges, NASA managed to extract some data from all six of its science payloads delivered by Odysseus, marking a key breakthrough in a new chapter of lunar exploration and a significant milestone for NASA's Artemis program.

via Reuters|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-lander #moon-landing

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander's Historic Touchdown: New Images and Science Updates"

Intuitive Machines, the company behind the Odysseus moon lander, released new images from the moon's surface after its successful landing, marking the first American spacecraft to do so in over 50 years. Despite encountering challenges and landing crookedly, the lander is still operational and will be put into a planned shutdown before an attempt to wake it up in two to three weeks. The mission is considered an "unqualified success" as it achieved its main objective of safely landing on the moon and returning scientific data to its customers.

via The New York Times|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-mission #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander Mission: Success, Set for Mission-Ending Slumber"

Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years, is nearing the end of its mission after a challenging touchdown. Despite communication and power issues, NASA and Intuitive Machines consider the mission a success, with data retrieved from all six science payloads. The "soft" lunar landing marks a breakthrough in commercial space exploration and is a key milestone for NASA's Artemis program. Engineers plan to restart Odysseus in three weeks after it enters a slumber due to depleted solar power, following a rough landing caused by a navigational glitch.

via Reuters|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-exploration #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

Private Moon Lander Odysseus: Wins, Setbacks, and Science Updates

The first commercial spacecraft to soft-land on the Moon, the Odysseus lander, is expected to lose power on 28 February, six days after touchdown. Despite encountering challenges during its mission, including a bumpy landing and technical issues, it successfully delivered 12 payloads to the lunar surface, including six from NASA. While some instruments did not perform as expected, others, such as radioantennas, gathered valuable scientific data. The mission is seen as a success in the commercial lunar exploration industry, but attention is now focused on upcoming launches in NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

via Nature.com|

#commercial-lunar-payload-services #intuitive-machines #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander: Photos Show Snapped Leg and Potential Mission End"

The first images of the Odysseus robot on the Moon show it lying on its side with a broken leg after completing the first privately built vehicle soft landing on the lunar surface. Despite the setback, the spacecraft continued to send back data about the lunar environment, with engineers expecting it to go into hibernation soon. The mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aiming to establish a thriving lunar economy, with Intuitive Machines planning two more missions in 2024.

via BBC.com|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-economy #moon-landing

space-exploration2 years ago•1 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander: Unprecedented Images, Unexpected Challenges"

New images from the Odysseus mission show the spacecraft after its historic soft touchdown on the moon, with all instruments transmitting data despite setbacks during descent. The spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, landed near the lunar south pole and is successfully delivering data from NASA instruments and commercial payloads, including a dual-camera observatory. NASA's Navigation Doppler Lidar played a critical role in the mission's success, despite initial navigation issues and the spacecraft landing on its side.

via CNN|

#lunar-south-pole #moon-landing #nasa

spacetechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander Transmits Final Images Before Imminent Shutdown"

The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, has sent back more images of the moon's south polar region just hours before its expected demise due to being on its side, which hampers communication and power generation. Once sunlight can no longer reach its solar panels, operations will end, expected to happen between Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday. The mission, part of NASA's lunar economy effort, was supposed to last until Thursday, with six NASA experiments on board. Intuitive Machines is the first private business to land a spacecraft on the moon without crashing, while another U.S. company's lunar lander mission was doomed by a fuel leak.

via The Associated Press|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-exploration #moon-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander Faces Power Crisis with Limited Battery Life"

The Odysseus lunar lander, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972, has approximately 10 to 20 hours of battery life left after a sideways touchdown. Despite the setback, the spacecraft has relayed science data and imagery to flight controllers. Intuitive Machines, the company behind Odysseus, is still assessing the final battery life and the impact on research data collection. This incident highlights the risks associated with NASA's reliance on private ventures for lunar missions, as seen with similar setbacks in other lunar lander missions.

via Reuters|

#battery-life #intuitive-machines #lunar-lander

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander Mission Cut Short by Sideways Landing"

The private U.S. lunar lander, Odysseus, is set to cease operations after landing sideways near the moon's south pole, cutting its mission short by two to three days. Despite the slanted landing, it became the first private business to achieve a moon landing, carrying experiments for NASA and other customers. The lander's position caused communication issues and hindered its ability to operate effectively on the lunar surface. NASA plans to land astronauts in the same region in the coming years and has contracts with both Intuitive Machines and another company for future moon landings.

via NPR|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-lander #moon-landing

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Odysseus Moon Lander's Shortened Mission: New Photos and Soft Landing Technology"

The private U.S. moon lander Odysseus, operated by Intuitive Machines, is expected to lose contact with flight control engineers on Tuesday, cutting short its mission five days after a sideways touchdown due to testing shortcuts and human error. The spacecraft's laser-guided range finders failed to operate because engineers neglected to unlock the safety switch before launch, leading to an experimental work-around during the final descent. Odysseus' sideways posture limits solar panel exposure, hindering battery recharging, and communication with Earth. Despite the setback, Odysseus became the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972 and the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured and operated space vehicle.

via Reuters|

#intuitive-machines #lunar-landing #moon-lander