Well, it's worth noting that Firefly Aerospace's lander is of a much more squat design, and touched down successfully. So the height of the IM lander design must surely be an issue. (Is it the *only* issue? I don't know.) - ThreadSky

theplanetaryguy.bsky.social • 72 days ago

Well, it's worth noting that Firefly Aerospace's lander is of a much more squat design, and touched down successfully. So the height of the IM lander design must surely be an issue. (Is it the *only* issue? I don't know.)