Here's When 'Odysseus' Is Expected to Land on the Moon

The IM-1 mission represents the first U.S. lunar landing in more than 50 years.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 02:44 PM ET

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Concept image of Intuitive Machines Nova-C lander. [Courtesy: Intuitive Machines]

Key Takeaways:

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander, Odysseus, is poised to attempt the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
The private IM-1 mission, part of NASA's CLPS initiative, is carrying six NASA payloads to the moon's South Pole region for scientific research.
The anticipated landing time was updated to 6:24 p.m. EST after flight controllers decided to add an additional orbit for the landing sequence.
This mission follows a recent failed commercial lunar landing attempt by another American company.

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Landing Time Update: Intuitive Machines flight controllers decided to add an additional orbit prior to beginning the IM-1 mission landing sequence. The new expected landing time is 6:24 p.m. EST.

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C robotic lunar lander Odysseus is on track to execute the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years on Thursday, according to the company.