Athena, moon and lunar lander

Private Athena moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of March 6 touchdown try
"Athena continues to be in excellent health and is expected to send lunar orbit selfies over the next two days before a landing attempt on March 6."
Athena Moon Lander Beams Back Stunning Images Of Earth From Space
A private lunar lander, Athena, has sent back breathtaking images of Earth from space, capturing a unique view of our planet shortly after its launch. Built by Intuitive Machines, the lander lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on February 26,
Lunar lander Athena is packed and ready to explore the moon: Here’s what on board
In February 2024, an American spacecraft landed on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years and ushered in a new era of lunar exploration defined by commercial enterprise. The landing captured the attention of the American people,
Private Athena moon lander beams home gorgeous views of Earth from space (photos)
Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, snapped some amazing shots of its home planet shortly after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 26.
American Lander Called Athena Gets Going for the Moon, To Land on March 6
The Intuitive Machines mission 2 of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program lifted off on February 26, Moon landing planned for March 6.
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander beams back first images of Earth after launch: See photos
The lunar lander built by aerospace company Intuitive Machines launched Wednesday on an eight-day journey for its water-hunting mission on the moon.
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon
The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft also hitched a ride on the SpaceX rocket.
There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history
Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.
Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered "hopper" to search for ice
Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in ...
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Intuitive Machines to launch 2nd lunar lander for NASA: 5 things to know about mission
Here are five things to know about the upcoming lunar lander mission, dubbed IM-2. Athena, the name of the six-legged Nova-C lander, is carrying a number of scientific instruments meant to pave ...
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Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'
On Jan. 15, a commercial lunar lander launched from Earth carrying the United States' first robotic rover designed to explore ...
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Sunrise on the moon captured by Blue Ghost spacecraft after NASA and Firefly Aerospace announce successful lunar landing
The Blue Ghost spacecraft has taken its first images of the lunar surface as Firefly Aerospace and NASA celebrate a ...
Texas-based company that made historic soft touchdown on the moon launches high-stakes lunar excursion
Intuitive Machines’ Athena spacecraft launched atop a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, aiming to land closer to the moon’s south pole than any vehicle has traveled before.
South Africa plays critical role in lunar mission
The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) is assisting Intuitive Machines’ mission to locate water ice on the moon’s ...
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NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon
NASA's water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the ...
The beginning of space internet: NASA launches Nokia aboard Athena to establish mobile network to Moon
NASA's latest mission introduces mobile connectivity to the lunar surface with the Athena lander, enabling reliable ...