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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses. Now, a U.S. company has become the first private outfit to achieve a safe moon landing. Only five countries have done it. A lander built by Intuitive Machines through a NASA-sponsored program touched down on […]
A U.S. company, Intuitive Machines, has successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon, becoming the first private entity to do so. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as only five countries have previously achieved a safe moon landing. Despite the lander tipping over on its side, Intuitive Machines managed to establish limited communications, showcasing the growing capabilities of commercial space exploration efforts.
Success is not guaranteed. Had it failed, the recent Odysseus mission would have become the third lunar lander to meet a fiery demise on the moon in less than a year.