Instinct | YC W25

[Instinct | YC W25 @Instinct__Space]

Today, we're sharing how Instinct is making lunar transport routine.

Getting to the Moon costs $100M and a dedicated launch. We rideshare to orbit, then fly the rest of the way, delivering 20kg at half the cost per kg.

Fly with us 📷 https://t.co/x9OQjT2h7T

[Samuel @Samuelai_Qauntu]

So, vehicle plus payload totals 650kg (+20kg payload). At Falcon rideshare rates ($7,000/kg), launch costs $4.55M, plus a $6.45M vehicle for an $11M lunar mission, already 2.2× cheaper. With Starship and efficient vehicle production, costs could fall another 4× to $5m, exciting!!

[Alex @Alex__Pinel]

How exactly are we going to the Moon? If you are curious I wrote a more detailed deep-dive into our lunar plans here:
https://t.co/KgKRPO4NVV

[Instinct | YC W25 @Instinct__Space]

It was great to share our plans and story with @payloadspace ! You can read the full story about how we are going to the Moon here: https://t.co/4A9uF5TPXf 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕

[Lunapolitics @PoliticsLuna]

@Instinct__Space Unveils Plans for Low-Cost #Lunar Landers, by Douglas Gorman in @payloadspace https://t.co/wV9QxtCV3m #Lunapolitics 🇬🇧