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The first U.S. lunar lander since 1972 touches down on the moon

The lander, dubbed Odysseus, is tipped on its side but appears otherwise healthy

Illustration of a spacecraft on the moon's surface with Earthrise in the background.

The Odysseus moon lander (illustrated) delivered six NASA payloads to the lunar surface in addition to a few from private companies and groups. Data suggest the spacecraft is tipped on its side but functioning, the mission team announced February 23.

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By Christopher Crockett and Adam Mann

Updated

After a nail-biting descent, the United States took one small step back to the surface of the moon.