Here's a look at moon landing hits and misses
Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses
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Spacecraft lands on Moon but 'orientation' unclear
But Intuitive Machines said it had yet to confirm the "orientation" and condition of the spacecraft.BBC News - 6h -
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" prepares to land on the moon
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its ...CBS News - 5d -
A privately built spacecraft is about to attempt a moon landing
The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed in partnership with NASA, aims to touch down on the moon early Sunday. Only one private company has accomplished the feat before.NBC News - 5d -
Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon
It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.BBC News - 4d -
Watch: Moment Blue Ghost spacecraft landed on the Moon
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Intuitive Machines’ stock climbs as second moon-landing mission launches
IM-2 is a “very complicated” prospecting mission that will deploy a drill, hopper and rover on the lunar surface, according to the company’s CEO.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Firefly Aerospace sticks moon landing with flawless Blue Ghost touchdown
The Blue Ghost touchdown kicks off two weeks of around-the-clock research by NASA science and technology payloads.CBS News - 4d -
Texas company pulls off first fully successful commercial moon landing
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon on Sunday, becoming the first fully successful commercial moon landing. Mark Strassmann reports.CBS News - 3d -
Space stocks climb after successful private landing on the Moon
Space stocks are climbing in premarket trade on Monday, after the private space company Firefly Aerospace successfully landed on the Moon.MarketWatch - 3d -
What to know about a Texas company's successful commercial landing on the moon
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled ...CBS News - 3d -
A Private Space Mission Just Successfully Landed on the Moon for the First Time
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has touched down successfully, and marks a key milestone in NASA’s quest to have private companies deliver shipments of equipment to the lunar surface.Wired - 3d -
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Successfully Lands on the Moon
Firefly Aerospace’s robotic vehicle became the second privately built spacecraft to make a soft landing on the moon. It could soon be joined by two more private lunar landers.The New York Times - 2d -
WATCH: Watch incredible moon landing captured in stunning video
Texas startup Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday when it landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, on the lunar surface with a flawless touchdown.ABC News - 2d -
A private spacecraft is about to land on the moon — the second in less than a week
For the second time in a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft aims to land on the moon. The robotic lander was developed by the company Intuitive Machines.NBC News - 23h -
First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon
Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform by Lunar Outpost landed near the moon’s south pole after eight days. A small but rugged robotic moon rover developed by a Colorado company became the first ...The Guardian - 1h -
A look at the historic mission to get private lunar lander on the moon
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made the first fully successful landing on the moon by a private firm. Mark Strassmann looks at the mission behind the historic feat.CBS News - 2d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
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Striking images show Blue Ghost Mission 1’s successful moon landing
US firm Firefly Aerospace celebrates second-ever commercial lunar landing. A US company has successfully landed its spacecraft on the moon, marking only the second private mission to achieve the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Athena spacecraft lands on moon 100 miles from south pole after tense descent
Flight controllers struggle to confirm status of Intuitive Machines’ probe in firm’s second lunar landing in just over a year. The Athena robotic spacecraft has touched down on the lunar surface in ...The Guardian - 2h -
The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about
Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Domino’s earnings missed on everything. Here’s why the quarter was still a win.
Domino’s saw carryout pizza sales increase but delivery sales fall, a sign its low-income customers are still hurting the most.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Here are three bullish aspects of Nvidia's quarter that the sellers are missing
Nvidia gave the bulls plenty to like Wednesday night.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.
SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Fantasy Baseball: These hitter ADPs look off — and here's why
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Jaxson Dart NFL Draft landing spots: Ranking five best fits for Ole Miss' all-time passing leader
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Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks
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Aaron Rodgers landing spots: Future Hall of Fame QB interested in Giants, New York looking into possibility
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Mets rotation takes another hit as Sean Manaea gets shut down with oblique strain, likely to miss Opening Day
Fellow starter Frankie Montas is already out with a lat strainCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
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Braves C Sean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked rib after being hit by pitch
Murphy's injury could open an opportunity for No. 1 minor league prospect Drake Baldwin.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
She missed her flight to extend her Italy vacation romance. Here’s what happened next
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VC Firm Slow Ventures Is Investing $60 Million in Content Creators. Here’s What It’s Looking For
Megan Lightcap, partner at Slow Creator, on the fund’s thesis and what makes a pitch successful.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
A topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday. Here's what to look for at Sunday's show
After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway SundayABC News - 4d -
"Anora" won best picture at the Oscars. Here's a look at some of the night's big winners.
Independent film "Anora" walked away Sunday night with five Academy Awards while Zoe Saldaña made history with her win for actress in a supporting role in "Emilia Pérez." Entertainment Tonight ...CBS News - 3d -
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82. Here's a look back at their love story
Dolly Parton announced on social media that her husband, Carl Dean, died Monday at age 82. While Parton kept most of her relationship with Dean private, here's what to know about their love story ...CBS News - 2d -
San Francisco’s office market hit rock bottom. Here’s how Wall Street is helping revive it.
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USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
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UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal
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AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize
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