Odysseus Lunar Lander Tips Over After Historic Moon Landing

Despite the setback, the mission remains operational, marking a significant achievement for US space exploration.

The first US-built lunar lander since 1972, named Odysseus, successfully landed on the Moon's surface but tipped over due to one of its legs catching on a rock.
Despite being on its side, Odysseus remains operational, with some solar arrays still generating power and antennas in the right orientation to communicate with Earth.
Intuitive Machines, the Houston-based company behind Odysseus, is performing data analysis and awaiting further images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
The incident caused a significant drop in Intuitive Machines' stock shares, but the mission is still considered a success for US space exploration.
Odysseus's landing near the lunar south pole marks a historic moment for both NASA and private sector space exploration, showcasing collaboration and innovation.