Private US Spacecraft Is On Its Side On The Moon

February 24, 2024 4:13 am

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. company says its moon lander is on its side near the lunar south pole. Intuitive Machines initially believed its spacecraft was upright when it landed Thursday. But officials said Friday it almost certainly tipped over on its side, covering up some antennas and hampering communications. Intuitive Machines is the first private business to pull off a moon landing, a feat previously achieved by only five countries. And it’s the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years.