On Feb. 22, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lunar lander captures a wide field of view image of Schomberger crater on the Moon approximately 125 miles (200 km) uprange from the intended landing site, at approximately about 6 miles (10 km) altitude.
This week, @Int_Machines made history by landing on the Moon, the @Space_Station crew discussed science and tech research in an Earth-to-space call, and #Crew8 is set to head to orbit.
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Odysseus, @Int_Machines’ uncrewed Moon lander, is targeted to touch down at the lunar South Pole at 5:30pm ET (2230 UTC) Feb. 22. Watch live with us as this Moon delivery brings science instruments to study the region. https://t.co/7U0WfJG56b
UPDATE: The @Int_Machines' lunar lander will orbit the Moon one additional time before landing on the surface.
Touchdown is now targeted for 6:24pm ET (2324 UTC). Our live coverage will begin at 5pm EST (2200 UTC). https://t.co/jBsOhpZOJg
LIVE NOW: NASA science is landing on the Moon aboard @Int_Machines’ uncrewed Nova-C lander, named Odysseus.
This is the first time an American commercial lunar lander has made it to orbit around the Moon. https://t.co/Tosd9y9yxi
Your order was delivered… to the Moon! 📦
@Int_Machines' uncrewed lunar lander landed at 6:23pm ET (2323 UTC), bringing NASA science to the Moon's surface. These instruments will prepare us for future human exploration of the Moon under #Artemis.