Joy and cheering at Nasa as Insight lander touches down on the red planet: ‘Touchdown confirmed!’ Follow all the latest live

8.13pm GMT

Mike Pence has called Nasa to say he is “absolutely ecstatic” at the InSight landing.

Nasa administrator Jim Bridenstine said the vice-president called him moments after landing to pass on congratulations.

8.06pm GMT

The space probe has declared itself to be “home”:

I feel you, #Mars – and soon I’ll know your heart. With this safe landing, I’m here. I’m home.
#MarsLanding http://mars.nasa.gov/InSight

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