Odysseus landed on the Moon on Thursday, overcoming a glitch that jeopardized its ability to safely touch down.

Yesterday we thought we were upright, Altemus said.

This time around, the Moon still put up a fight.

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander captured this image of the Moon’s surface before touchdown.

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander captured this image of the Moon’s surface before touchdown.Photo: Intuitive Machines

The Houston-based company seemingly broke the lunar curse with Thursdays touchdown, despite it not being entirely perfect.

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Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus explaining the orientation of the vehicle.

Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus explaining the orientation of the vehicle.Screenshot: NASA TV

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