Space Odysseus Lunar Module Signs Off with a Farewell Snapshot from the Moon The snapshot, showcasing Earth's tiny crescent against the lunar horizon, symbolizes the fragile yet profound connection between our world and the vast universe.
Space Moon Mission Odysseus Ends Prematurely Due to Human Error The mission, intended to explore the lunar surface near the Malapert-A crater in the southern polar region, encountered critical issues upon touchdown, resulting in the spacecraft tilting sideways and disrupting its operations.
Space Private Spacecraft Odysseus Successfully Lands on Moon, Marking Historic Achievement Developed by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, Odysseus touched down near the moon's south pole, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
Space SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 9 Rocket Carrying Private Lander to the Moon The rocket, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, embarked on its journey with the primary objective of delivering the Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Space NASA and SpaceX to Launch a Private Lunar Lander in February NASA's contribution to the mission includes a range of scientific instruments aimed at studying plume-surface interactions, space weather, lunar surface characteristics, radio astronomy, and precision landing technologies.