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Athena Lander Encapsulated, Ready for Launch

IM-2 Mission Launch Window Opens February 26th

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Tom Patton
Feb 24, 2025
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The IM-2 mission Nova-C class lunar lander, Athena, has completed all integration milestones and is safely encapsulated within SpaceX’s payload fairing in preparation for launch, according to Intuitive Machines.

“Humanity has never witnessed three lunar landers enroute to the Moon at the same time, and Athena is ready to rise to the occasion.”
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