Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

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It is showtime for the commercial Odysseus Moon lander, ready to attempt later today a touchdown on the lunar terrain.

Image credit: Intuitive Machines

Following lunar orbit insertion on February 21^st, Intuitive Machines notes its lander is in excellent shape for Odysseus’ “hardest challenge yet” – an expected 1630 Central Standard Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) landing opportunity.

Odysseus is orbiting approximately 57 miles (92 kilometers) above the lunar surface.

Over the Moon with Odysseus. Following lunar orbit insertion on February 21, the lander continues to be in excellent health in lunar orbit.
Image credit: Intuitive Machines

For a detailed rundown of what’s onboard the private Moon lander – backed by NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, go to:

https://www.leonarddavid.com/next-private-moon-lander-attempt-to-fly-in-february/