February 12, 2024 12:15 PM EST
Dr. Swapnil Surwase
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Intuitive Machines is going to launch it's Nova-C spacecraft to the Moon's south pole.
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Nova-C spacecraft payload launching mission is also known as IM-1 mission.
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IM-1 is going land near Malapert crater at Malapert A just 69 Kms from Malapert crater.
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This spacecraft going to land near Chandrayaan-3 site name, Shivshakti point. Landing site is nearly 1500 Kms away from Chandrayaan-3.
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Primary aim of the mission is to demonstrate scientific studies, it will carry 5 payloads and commercial cargo.
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Intuitive Machines's Nova-C lander will touch down 300 Kms away from Moon's south pole.
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Malapert A crater is one of the 13 candidate location under NASA's next Artemis III mission.
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Intuitive Machines's Nova-C spacecraft launching on February 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM EST.
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