Lunar lander launched, separated successfully in latest U.S. moon attempt
A moon lander was launched from Florida early on Thursday on a mission to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown in more than a half century and the first by a privately owned spacecraft.
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![This image from video provided by SpaceX via NASA TV shows Intuitive Machines' lunar lander separating from the rocket's upper stage and heading toward the moon, on Feb. 15, 2024. A photo from above earth is shown with part of what appears to be a spaceship.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7115922.1707993264!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/moon-landing.jpg)
A moon lander was launched from Florida early on Thursday on a mission to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown in more than a half century and the first by a privately owned spacecraft.