Intuitive Machines Odysseus Lunar Lander Photo of Moon's Surface After Arrival

Intuitive Machines Odysseus Lunar Lander Photo of Moon's Surface After Arrival

The Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus Lunar Lander apparently captured this image from its horizontal position on the Moon's surface after arrival. This camera is "located on the starboard aft-side of the lander." Note: The sun is visible in the background.

On February 22, 2024, the IM-1 Mission Nova-C Moon Lander, named "Odysseus," became the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon’s surface since the NASA Apollo 17 moon landing in 1972.

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NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative allows NASA to send science investigations and technology demonstrations to the lunar surface. Under Artemis, NASA will study more of the Moon than ever before, and CLPS will demonstrate how NASA is working with commercial companies to achieve robotic lunar exploration.

Learn more about CLPS:

https://www.nasa.gov/content/commercial-lunar-payload-services

Image Credit: Intuitive Machines

Release Date: Feb. 26, 2024

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