IM-1 Odysseus Moon Mission: A Major Victory In Human Ingenuity. Now Let’s Increase Our Power

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C class lander, Odysseus, became the first private spacecraft to softly land on the surface of the Moon. The lander touched down near the South Pole region of the lunar surface on February 22nd, following a very complex launch, trajectory, and autonomous landing sequence. It was launched on February 15th, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket. Odysseus carried a total of twelve payloads, including six from NASA. It is also important to note here that following the launch, the Falcon 9 reusable first stage returned for a touchdown at landing zone one, following stage separation.