NASA shares more details about moon probe's rough landing

The Odysseus Lander, a collaboration between NASA and Intuitive Machines, successfully completed its mission on the moon, gathering data from all payloads despite landing sideways. As it enters lunar night, the lander will go dormant, with a chance of reactivation when sunlight returns. This mission marks a historic achievement as the first American spacecraft on the moon in over 50 years, and the first by a private company. Future missions by other companies are planned under NASA's Eclipse program, aiming to prepare for human return to the moon.

What was significant about the Odysseus Lander's mission?

• It was the first spacecraft to land on Mars.

• It was the first spacecraft to land on Venus.

• It was the first spacecraft to orbit the sun.

• It was the first American spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years.

What challenge did the Odysseus Lander face upon landing?

• It landed upside down.

• It landed sideways.

• It landed on a mountain.

• It landed in a crater.

How long was the Odysseus Lander's mission supposed to last?

• 200 hours

• 144 hours

• 72 hours

• 300 hours

What could potentially allow the Odysseus Lander to reactivate?

• A mechanical repair

• A software update

• A change in the sun's angle

• A new battery installation

What is the goal of NASA's Eclipse program?

• To build a space station on the moon

• To send humans to Mars

• To explore Mars

• To involve private companies in lunar exploration