Enlarge / Odysseus passes over the close to aspect of the Moon following lunar orbit insertion on February 21. (credit score: Intuitive Machines)
For the primary time in additional than half a century, a US-built spacecraft has made a tender touchdown on the Moon.
There was excessive drama and loads of intrigue on Thursday night as Intuitive Machines tried to land its Odysseus spacecraft in a small crater not all that removed from the south pole of the Moon. About 20 minutes after landing, NASA declared success, however some questions remained in regards to the well being of the lander and its orientation. Why? As a result of whereas Odysseus was phoning house, its sign was weak.
However after what the spacecraft and its developer, Houston-based Intuitive Machines, went by earlier on Thursday, it was a miracle that Odysseus made it in any respect.
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