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Intuitive Machines lander arrives on Moon

CNN on MSN · 2d

Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander is on the moon’s surface but its status is unclear

The Athena lander, built by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines, descended to the lunar surface but the orientation of the lander is currently unknown.

The New York Times · 2d

Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.

Space on MSN · 2d

Intuitive Machines' private Athena probe lands near lunar south pole — but it may have tipped over

Grace isn't the only robot that caught a ride to the lunar surface on Athena. The lander is also carrying a small rover called MAPP (Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform), which was built by the Colorado company Lunar Outpost.

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Intuitive Machines’ second attempt to land on the Moon also went sideways

Based on a reading from an inertial measurement unit inside the vehicle, most likely Athena is lying on its side. This is the ...

'We're disappointed in the outcome': NASA shares photo of sideways Intuitive Machines moon lander, which died 12 hours after touchdown

The second moon landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines has ended much like the first, with its Athena lander ...

Scientific American2d

Athena Makes It to the Moon, But Uncertainties Remain

Athena has landed on the moon, but the overall status of the spacecraft remains unclear. The mission’s plans include studies ...

US startup's moonshot apparently lands on its side - again

The second moon landing by Intuitive Machines appears to have suffered the same fate as its first try last year.

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