Intuitive Machines' Nova-C Odysseus lander has made history by becoming the first privately owned spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon's south pole region.
The successful landing of the Nova-C Odysseus spacecraft by Intuitive Machines marks a significant achievement in private space exploration and opens up possibilities for future commercial lunar missions.
Intuitive Machines' Nova-C Odysseus lander was launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida and embarked on a week-long journey before successfully landing on the Moon's south pole region. The spacecraft is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.
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