"Intuitive Machines' Successful US Moon Landing Marks Historic Milestone"

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Intuitive Machines successfully landed its spacecraft, Odysseus, on the moon's south polar region, marking the first U.S. moon landing in 50 years. The company is communicating with the lander and working to acquire science data, despite some challenges with its navigation system. This achievement makes Intuitive Machines the first private business to accomplish a moon landing, with NASA sponsoring the mission. The landing is part of NASA's efforts to jump-start the lunar economy and pave the way for future astronaut missions under the Artemis program.
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- Intuitive Machines lunar landing came after key navigation system failed The Washington Post
- Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander is alive and well on the moon Space.com
- Intuitive Machines stock jumps in wild trading after moon landing CNBC
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