Private US Moon Lander Survives Sideways Landing on Lunar Surface

The moon lander Odysseus, the first private spacecraft to reach the lunar surface, tipped over during its touchdown but remains "alive and well" near the intended landing site at the moon's south pole, according to Intuitive Machines. Despite the sideways position and limited communications due to antenna orientation, the spacecraft's science and technology payloads are receptive, and its batteries are fully charged. The company's shares fell 30% after the announcement of the lander's tipping.