# An Odyssey through Milky Way -Part II

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Podcast: [Mysteries of the Universe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mysteries-of-the-universe-7215471)
Published: 2026-05-04T19:08:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/val62218/episodes/An-Odyssey-through-Milky-Way--Part-II-e3fel5a
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## Resource

Building on our previous look at the historic touchdown of Odysseus , this episode explores the wealth of scientific data and technological firsts achieved during its week-long stay at the lunar South Pole. Despite the lander resting on its side, the mission successfully transmitted over 350 megabytes of data, proving that every NASA and commercial payload on board achieved some level of its scientific objectives. Odysseus might have taken a "spicy" tumble, but it stood tall as a testament to American ingenuity and the dawn of a new, sustainable lunar economy.

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