Intuitive Machines IM-1 Mission Animation

Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission will return the United States to the lunar surface with the Texas-based company’s Nova-C lunar lander. Nova-C will be the first U.S. vehicle to softly land on the lunar surface since 1972. Powered by our VR900 liquid methane/oxygen engine, and replete with innovative avionics for advanced guidance, navigation and control, IM-1 is capable of carrying 130kg of cargo and will ferry numerous NASA and commercial payloads to the lunar surface in 2022.