"Odysseus Lunar Lander Transmits First Moon Photos After SpaceX Launch"

The Odysseus moon lander, launched by Intuitive Machines aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, has sent back images of Earth as it heads towards a historic moon landing attempt, aiming to become the first commercially-built craft to reach the moon. Named after the Greek hero, the lander is set for a Thursday landing near the moon's south pole, a region of interest due to the presence of water ice. This mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, with the hope of paving the way for human exploration of the moon and supporting future space endeavors.