Odysseus Moon Lander Nearing End of Mission After Historic Sideways Touchdown

The Odysseus moon lander, marking the U.S.'s return to lunar surface exploration after fifty years, is approaching its mission's end, with scientists on standby for its last data transmission following its unique sideways landing.

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