52 years after Apollo astronauts landed on the moon, in the United States Intuitive machines from the company Odysseus He sent his craft to the moon. This was also of great significance because it was the first time a private company had sent a vehicle to the moon. The vehicle, which received the good news of a landing on the moon in recent weeks, sent a signal from the moon’s south pole.

After this signal, we learned via a visual signal that the vehicle was leaning on its side. CEO of Intuitive Machines Steve AltemusHe said one of the craft’s legs may have become stuck due to the quick landing on the moon.

Just when we thought its operational capabilities were continuing, we finally received news that it had given up.

Lying on his side because of his broken leg Odysseus, sent one last photo and put itself into standby mode. Intuitive Machines shared this photo on X and left a final note to Odysseus. The photo from the post above shows the Earth in the shape of a crescent moon. Having said this, the company’s final words are for Odysseus; “Good night, Odie. We hope we hear from you again.” used to be.

Odysseus, who had to wait because the last steps consumed most of the battery, went to the south pole of the moon. If he can survive the cold It may be that it gives signals again after a few weeks. Of course, it should also be noted that on paper his mission to the moon would last about 1 week.

The previous US visit to the moon took place during the Apollo mission in 1972. What are your thoughts? Do you think we’ll hear from Odysseus again?