SpaceX Successfully Launches First Commercial Moon Mission

SpaceX has successfully launched Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander, marking the first commercial mission to the Moon. The lander, named Odysseus, is carrying scientific instruments and commercial payloads to the lunar surface. This mission represents a significant milestone in commercial space exploration and demonstrates the growing capabilities of private companies in space. The lander is expected to reach the Moon in about a week, where it will attempt a soft landing in the Moon's south pole region.