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NASA, Athena lander and Moon

'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 falling sideways into a crater and shutting down after 12 hours.

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Private Blue Ghost lander spotted on the moon by NASA lunar orbiter (photo)

Blue Ghost successfully landed on the moon on Sunday (March 2), touching down in Mare Crisium ("Sea of Crises") — a large impact basin about 345 miles (555 kilometers) wide. The spacecraft sits near a volcanic cone called Mons Latreille within the basin, which is located in the northeast region of the moon's near side.

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NASA's IM-2 Moon Lander Might Have Tipped Over on Lunar Surface Again

The final images from the ‘Athena’ lander seem to show it awkwardly approaching the Moon from its side. Intuitive Machines has since confirmed that the IM-2's landed on its side.

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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 ...

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Athena lander 'on her side' on moon's surface, ending mission in similar fashion to first launch

Intuitive Machines announced its second mission to the moon has ended after Athena, its lunar lander, fell 'on her side.' ...

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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost after touching down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Texas Company’s Lander Dies on Moon the Day After Toppled Landing

The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.

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Athena spacecraft is 2nd lander to reach moon in a week, but location, condition unclear

The moon lander Athena made it to the lunar surface, but its condition and exact location remain unclear, Intuitive Machines ...

Intuitive machines’ lunar lander reaches destination but fate unknown

Intuitive Machines’ Athena lunar lander is on the moon’s surface. But, teams don’t believe it’s in the correct position.

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