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IM-1 was a commercial lunar mission developed by the American company Intuitive Machines and launched by NASA in February 2024. The mission utilized the Nova-C class lunar lander, named Odysseus, to deliver scientific payloads to the Moon's south polar region. Upon landing, Odysseus became the first United States spacecraft to reach the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. It also marked the first successful landing by a private spacecraft on the Moon.
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What was the IM-1 lunar mission?
IM-1 was a commercial lunar mission developed by Intuitive Machines and launched under NASA’s commercial lunar program. It used the Nova-C lander named Odysseus.
When did IM-1 launch?
IM-1 launched in February 2024 from the United States. The mission carried NASA and commercial payloads toward the Moon.
Where did Odysseus land?
Odysseus attempted a landing in the Moon’s south-polar region near Malapert A. It landed on February 22, 2024, becoming the first U.S. spacecraft to make a soft lunar landing since Apollo 17 and the first commercial spacecraft to do so.
What happened to the Odysseus lander after landing?
Odysseus landed successfully but tipped onto its side after an issue during the final descent. It still transmitted data and operated for several days before the lunar night ended the mission.
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