Moon lander tilts sideways on lunar surface, but 'alive and well'
The moon lander, known as Odysseus, is "alive and well" but resting on its side a day after its white-knuckle touchdown, the first private spacecraft to
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The moon lander, known as Odysseus, is "alive and well" but resting on its side a day after its white-knuckle touchdown, the first private spacecraft to
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander tipped over at touchdown and ended up on its side near the moon’s south pole, hampering communications, company officials said Friday. Intuitive Machines initially believed its six-footed lander, Odysseus, was upright after Thursday’s touchdown. But CEO Steve Altemus said Friday the craft “caught a foot […]
Intuitive Machines says despite its off-kilter touchdown, the Odysseus moon lander can still accomplish most of its objectives.
The first private spacecraft to land on the moon, Odysseus, tipped over on its side during landing. However, the vehicle is alive and responsive.
Despite Odysseus' tilted landing, NASA and Intuitive Machines remain optimistic about the mission's success.