US Spacecraft Lands on Moon but Tips Over, Company Reports

The Odysseus lunar lander, the first US-built spacecraft to touch down on the moon in over half a century, has been reported to be tipped over on its side according to NASA and Intuitive Machines. Initial reports from Intuative Machines suggested that the lander was upright after the touchdown on Thursday. However, CEO Steve Altemus later stated that the lander "caught a foot in the surface" and tipped over. Despite this, both organizations have been receiving data from the lander. Tim Crain, chief technology officer, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, "It really was a magical, magical day." The antennas on the lander were also pointed towards the surface, limiting ground controllers' ability to communicate effectively with the spacecraft.