Intuitive Machines achieved the first U.S. moon landing since Apollo with the Odysseus probe landing near the moon's south pole on February 22.

The landing faced complications, including a sideways touchdown and navigational issues, preventing the EagleCam deployment.

NASA's experimental Navigation Doppler Lidar helped salvage the mission despite the initial difficulties.

Odysseus experienced communication troubles and solar panel issues post-landing, with efforts ongoing to maximize data collection before it loses power.

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera team confirmed the lander's precise location.

Communication with the Odysseus lander is expected to continue until Tuesday morning.

Intuitive Machines is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services contracts, tasked with building private lunar landers for the Artemis missions.

President Biden lauded the mission as a sign of the U.S.'s dedication to leading lunar exploration through collaboration between public and private entities.

The mission's success is a significant milestone for Intuitive Machines, which received around $118 million from NASA to deliver scientific payloads.