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SpaceX Delays Launch of Intuitive Machines Moon Mission

SpaceX's eagerly anticipated launch of Intuitive Machines' lunar lander has hit a brief setback, delaying the historic mission until Thursday. The private robotic lander, poised atop a Falcon 9 rocket, promises to be the first American craft to softly touch the moon's surface since Apollo 17 in 1972. Despite favorable weather, a technical glitch prompted the delay. Named Odysseus, the Nova-C lander carries a suite of NASA payloads, aiming to revolutionize lunar exploration. As excitement mounts for the lunar touchdown near Malapert A crater, eyes turn skyward, awaiting the next chapter in humanity's celestial journey. Stay tuned for updates.