Lying sideways on the moon, the Athena lander is declared dead
The Houston-based company that was set to deliver a historic water-hunting mission to the lunar south pole says its Athena ...
Athena moon mission comes to early end after lander tips over in off-target touchdown in a crater
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the ...
It might be easier to live on the Moon than we thought, scientists say
It might be easier for us to explore and live on the Moon than we previously thought, scientists say. Ice may be present just ...
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Intuitive Machines attempts to land historic water-hunting mission on the moon
The Houston-based company is poised to land its Athena spacecraft on the moon at 12:30 p.m. ET. The landing site closer to the lunar south pole than any human or vehicle has traveled before.
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Moon mission goes sideways: Private lunar lander declared ‘dead’ after botched landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday.
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Two privately-owned spacecraft make contact from the moon
Thirteen American companies are part of the CLPS program, with moon missions planned through 2028. “The goal is to land all over the place,” NASA’s Fox said. Another lander, called ...
Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander reaches the moon, but its status is unclear
The Houston-based company put its Athena spacecraft on the moon just after 12:30 p.m. ET. The landing site is closer to the lunar south pole than any human or vehicle has traveled before.
Moon Lander’s Journey to Lunar Surface Ends With Uncertainty
Intuitive Machines, a Houston company aiming to repeat a 2024 landing, said its spacecraft, Athena, has power and is communicating but may not be upright. It is unclear how that might impact the ...
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Intuitive Machines Lander Lands Wonky on Moon, Mission Ends
Intuitive Machines' IM-2 Athena lander ended up on its side on the moon, forcing a premature end to a mission packed with rovers and NASA science. Amanda Kooser Freelance writer Amanda C.