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U.S. achieves first moon landing since 1972

The U.S. successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon Thursday for the first time since 1972. The craft, dubbed "Odysseus," is operated by the private company Intuitive Machines. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins with more.

First U.S. moon landing since 1972 to happen

Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based private company, is attempting to land its Odysseus lander on the moon Thursday. If successful, it will also mark the first U.S. moon landing since 1972 and first ever by a private company. CBS News space consultant William Harwood breaks down what to expect.

First U.S. moon landing since 1972 as private spacecraft touches down

Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.

Massive fireball lights up night sky across large swath of U.S.

People across the eastern U.S. and in parts of Canada saw a dazzling light show on Wednesday night, as a fireball entered the atmosphere and burned up.

Historic lunar landing

"CBS Mornings" gets an exclusive inside look at a groundbreaking lunar mission as the U.S. prepares to land a spacecraft on the moon today, marking the nation's first lunar landing in over half a century.

Space agency shows where satellite crashed through Earth's atmosphere

A satellite weighing about as much as an adult male rhinoceros re-entered Earth's atmosphere today over the north Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Hawaii.

Commercial moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of Thursday landing try

Now in lunar orbit, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will attempt a touchdown near the moon's south pole Thursday.

SpaceX launches communications satellite, its 16th flight so far this year

SpaceX is maintaining a rapid-fire launch pace while gearing up to launch four fresh crew members to the International Space Station.

NASA looking for 4 people to live in Mars simulator

Ever wonder what it's like to live on Mars? Now, you can apply to try out life on the Red Planet. Here's how to qualify.

Japan's flagship H3 rocket successfully reaches orbit

The launch is a boost for Japan's space program following a recent streak of successes, including a historic precision touchdown on the moon of an unmanned spacecraft last month.

Stunning image shows star forming 5,900 light-years from Earth

The Hubble Space Telescope captured a bold photo of the likely star forming about 5,900 light-years from Earth.

Private-sector lunar lander launched on historic moon mission

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander aims to be the first U.S. vehicle to land on the moon in more than 50 years.

Defunct NASA mission helps find water on asteroids for first time

Scientists studied four asteroids that were rich in silicate, and found molecular water on two of them.