"Odysseus Lunar Lander Survives Tip-Over on Moon's Surface"

The US moon lander Odysseus successfully reached the lunar surface but tipped over upon landing, resting on its side near the intended landing site. Despite the setback, the spacecraft is "alive and well," with most of its science and technology payloads still operational. The landing was marred by a human error that led to a failure of the spacecraft’s laser-based range finders, but engineers improvised an emergency fix using an experimental NASA Lidar payload. The mission director praised the flawless performance of the spacecraft during its seven-day flight, and communication with the lander has been re-established, although the exact condition and position of the vehicle remain uncertain.