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![A private Intuitive Machines moon lander in lunar orbit with the moon's cratered surface below with black space in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KPv2B2gdiwJ8i5qAYcUhYe-320-80.jpg)
President Biden congratulates Intuitive Machines on historic moon landing
By Mike Wall published
U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Intuitive Machines on making the nation's first moon landing since 1972, calling it "a thrilling step forward in a new era of space exploration."
![two pictures of a big hill on the moon and rocks in front, in black and white](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wskfeVRnycaf6p5sGHh22L-320-80.jpg)
It's alive! JAXA's SLIM moon lander sends home new photos after surviving frigid lunar night
By Elizabeth Howell published
Japan's SLIM moon lander started working again on the lunar surface despite extreme heat conditions, the team announced Monday (Feb. 26). It even sent home new imagery.
![a grey image of the surface of the moon from high above. A blue rectangle is magnified on the right.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TCg4WZLfStVEFhQ3fqYLdK-320-80.jpg)
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander beams home 1st photos from lunar surface
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander was the first private spacecraft to reach the lunar surface. We now have some images of what it sees as well as an update on its fate.
![a bright full moon stands out starkly against a perfectly black night sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FktzgmXLrTkY6hiRL8xTZN-320-80.jpg)
See February's Full Snow Moon light up the night sky around the world (photos)
By Robert Lea published
February's Full Snow Moon may have been the smallest full moon of 2024, but it had a big impact on moon lovers, skywatchers, and astrophotographers across the globe who braved the cold to catch it.
![one of the astronauts on the Moon’s surface is holding a container of lunar soil. The other astronaut is seen reflected in his helmet. Apollo 12 safely returned to Earth on November 24, 1969.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LFg8VjaFLW9sxXMPrmZ4a6-320-80.jpg)
The 1st private moon landing just happened. Is it time for lunar law?
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Moon landings will continue to speckle humanity's future, and scientists are urging discussions of lunar ethics and policy.
![a crowd of people in a warehouse cheer in front of a large american flag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uDGXEiiz4GwrkRpHasY5RP-320-80.jpg)
Intuitive Machines lands on moon in nail-biting descent of private Odysseus lander, a 1st for US since 1972
By Mike Wall published
The private Odysseus lander touched down near the moon's south pole this evening (Feb. 22), etching its name into the history books with a nail-biting descent.
![an rectangular spacecraft covered in gold foil and solar panels on the grey dusty surface of the moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B2SLu4avvUp2CVgaDcLL2c-320-80.jpg)
Here's what just landed on the moon aboard Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander
By Andrew Jones last updated
Intuitive Machines' lander, named Odysseus, will try today (Feb. 22) to become the first private spacecraft ever to touch down softly on the moon. But what is the lander carrying?
![Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus moon lander deploys from the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 15, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rZDHdv39fm8G3LrNRMf39D-320-80.jpg)
Watch Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus lander attempt historic moon landing
By Sharmila Kuthunur last updated
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus probe will attempt a historic landing near the moon's south pole this evening (Feb. 22), and you can watch the action live.
![a close-up of the lunar surface showing a crater](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RcARoDz6jMX5thuzh6M3n7-320-80.jpg)
Intuitive Machines moon lander sends home a haunting crater picture ahead of touch down today
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Intuitive Machines Odysseus lander imaged a crater on the moon ahead of its expected landing today. It may soon become the first private lander to touch down on the moon.
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