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American Spacecraft Odysseus Makes History After Moon Landing Success

ONE GIANT LEAP

The lander, named Odysseus, is the first American spacecraft to touch down on the moon since 1972.

Matt Young

Night Editor

Published Feb. 23 2024 2:18AM EST

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft passes over the near side of the Moon following lunar orbit insertion on February 21, 2024, — Intuitive Machines

Matt Young

Matt Young

Night Editor

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