Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, was expected to go dark on Wednesday, six days after an off-kilter touchdown that hindered its communications and solar-charging capability, NASA and the company that flew the vehicle said. CBC | World News
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Odysseus lander ‘alive and well’ on the moon but uncertainties linger, company says
Intuitive Machines reported Friday that it’s communicating with its lander, Odysseus, and sending commands to acquire science data. But it noted: “We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific information” regarding location and positioning. CBC | World News
Read More »Privately owned Odysseus lander makes first U.S. moon touchdown in half-century
A private lander touched down on the moon Thursday but managed just a weak signal back, as flight controllers scrambled to gain better contact with the first U.S. spacecraft to reach the lunar surface in more than 50 years. CBC | World News
Read More »‘Odysseus has found its new home’: NASA lands on the moon for the first time in 52 years
Odysseus, which will collect data on weather and other aspects of the moon, marks the first time a private company has achieved a moon landing. Daily Express :: News Feed
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