"Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Moon Lander Permanently Fades on Lunar Surface, Ending Historic Mission"

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Source: Space.com
"Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Moon Lander Permanently Fades on Lunar Surface, Ending Historic Mission"
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Intuitive Machines' private moon lander, Odysseus, has concluded its historic mission after operating on the lunar surface for seven days, making it the first commercial vehicle to successfully land on the moon. Despite hopes of reactivation, the lander's power system did not revive, confirming its permanent shutdown. The mission, which carried both NASA and private payloads, faced challenges during landing but still achieved its objectives. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of private spacecraft for lunar exploration, with plans for future missions already in the works.

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