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Another private lunar lander has touched down on the moon, but its condition is unknown

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NEW: NASA and Intuitive Machines abruptly end their live webcast, promising more updates at a news conference later in the afternoon .

The company’s newest Athena lander dropped out of lunar orbit as planned, carrying an ice drill, a drone and two rovers for NASA and others.

The hourlong descent appeared to go well, but it took a while for Mission Control to confirm touchdown.

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English

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