Moon landing: Odysseus helps U.S. get back on the moon

AUSTIN, Texas - After 50 years, the US is back on the moon.

This time, it was through partnership with a private company, and with the help of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Professor Maruthi Akella with the Cockrell School of Engineering spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss. Watch the full interview above.