Private Moon Lander Odysseus: Wins, Setbacks, and Science Updates

The first commercial spacecraft to soft-land on the Moon, the Odysseus lander, is expected to lose power on 28 February, six days after touchdown. Despite encountering challenges during its mission, including a bumpy landing and technical issues, it successfully delivered 12 payloads to the lunar surface, including six from NASA. While some instruments did not perform as expected, others, such as radioantennas, gathered valuable scientific data. The mission is seen as a success in the commercial lunar exploration industry, but attention is now focused on upcoming launches in NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.