Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Odysseus on the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 2024 is “Odysseus on the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Intuitive Machines. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

Odysseus on the Moon
Credit: Image Credit: Intuitive Machines Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Methalox rocket engine firing, Odysseus’ landing legs absorb first contact with the lunar surface in this wide-angle snapshot from a camera on board the robotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C moon lander .”

— APOD editors, March 2, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 2, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Intuitive Machines
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 115 words

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The Moon

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Source

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