Lunar Lander
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With U.S. spacecraft ‘tipped over’ on moon, mission to be cut short TuesdayThe lander, named Odysseus, is the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years, carrying experiments for NASA, the main sponsor.ScienceFeb 26, 2024
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The 1st U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years has ‘tipped over’Intuitive Machines initially said the Odysseus lander was upright after touchdown Thursday, but then said the craft “caught a foot in the surface and tipped," landing on its side.ScienceFeb 23, 2024
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Lunar crash may have seeded indestructible ‘water bears’ on the moonThe failed lunar lander was carrying biological samples, including thousands of preserved tardigrades, which can survive in almost any environment.TrendingAug 6, 2019
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Canadian contribution to Apollo 11 celebrated with commemorative stampsCanadian contributions to the historic Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time are being honoured by Canada Post.CanadaJun 27, 2019
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China sending first-ever lander to explore the ‘dark’ side of the moonChina hopes to beat the U.S., EU and Russia to the far side of the moon with its Chang’e 4 mission, which will send a rover to the unexplored region.WorldDec 7, 2018
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