"Odysseus" passes over the near side of the moon following lunar orbit insertion on Wednesday. [Courtesy: Intuitive Machines]
Key Takeaways:
Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander, Odysseus, is attempting to be the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the Moon in over 50 years, targeting the South Pole.
The expected landing time for the IM-1 mission was updated to 6:24 p.m. EST, after flight controllers decided to add an additional orbit.
The mission, launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign, carrying six NASA payloads for research.
Odysseus remains in excellent health, orbiting approximately 92 kilometers above the lunar surface as it prepares for the challenging landing.
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 released two new photos transmitted by its voyaging Nova-C robotic lunar lander Odysseus, whichwill attempt to reach the moon’s South Pole surface Thursday.
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