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Odysseus Lunar Lander Tipped Over but Remains Operational

In a historic mission, the U.S.-built Odysseus lander tipped over upon landing near the moon's south pole but continues to function, collecting data for NASA.

  • The Odysseus lunar lander, built by Intuitive Machines, tipped over upon landing near the moon's south pole, marking the first U.S. lunar landing since 1972.
  • Despite the mishap, the lander remains operational, capable of charging its solar panels and continuing to collect data for NASA.
  • The incident occurred due to the lander catching a foot on the lunar surface, possibly fracturing one of its legs.
  • NASA's Navigation Doppler Lidar technology, carried by Odysseus as an experiment, played a crucial role in ensuring the lander's touchdown.
  • Intuitive Machines aims to gather more information about the lander's condition and the lunar surface beneath it in the coming days.
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