The lunar lander stumbled on its way down to the surface, and ended uptipped over on its side.

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Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon on February 22, 2024.

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon on February 22, 2024.Image: Intuitive Machines

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