The Journal of Space Commerce

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IM-2 Mission has Landed on the Moon

Intuitive Machines Cannot Confirm that Athena is Upright on the Surface

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Tom Patton
Mar 06, 2025
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IM-2 Athena Lunar Approach

The second Intuitive Machines attempt to place an unmanned lander on the Moon has been at least partially successful. The company confirmed that the lander did arrive on the lunar surface earlier this afternoon, but it could not confirm the status of the lander.

"We are generating power. We are communicating through our telemetr…

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