Comin’ down hot ‘n busted
One of the more dramatic images from the IM-1 mission shows Odysseus making contact with the lunar surface. With the spacecraft’s descent engine throttling, and with the lunar dust flying around as a result, Odysseus’ busted leg is clearly visible. Despite the awkward landing and its approximately 30-degree tilt, Odysseus managed to collect solar power before shutting down, likely permanently, for the lunar night. Both Intuitive Machines and NASA (which funded the project) declared the mission a success.
