Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar lander reached the moon, but its status is unclear
The IM-2 lander is believed to have reached the moon's south pole region, but its precise position and location are unclear. Its intended landing area was Mons Mouton, an area believed to have water ice deposits. Here's a look at the mission profile showing the lander's journey from its Feb. 26 launch to today's arrival on the moon:
IM-2 lands on the Moon but status is uncertain
After a shaky Moon landing last year, Intuitive Machines is working to determine if this mission will meet a similar fate.
NASA searches Delaware-sized area of the moon for Athena after lunar landing
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander has successfully touched down on the moon. NASA is still working to determine its position and location.
Intuitive Machines' IM-2 Lunar Lander Successfully Commissioned and En Route to the Moon
The IM-2 mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:16 p.m. ET, February 26, 2025. Athena reached her intended orbit approximately 44 minutes later and established first communication at approximately 8:17 p.m. ET.
How to stream Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Moon landing today
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab is partnering with Comcast to stream the landing at the moon’s south pole, share never-before-seen 3D lunar images, and provide live updates of the 20-day mission on X1, the streaming and live TV platform of Xfinity. Coverage will also appear on a website jointly developed by the partners.
Intuitive Machines' Athena is 2nd lander to reach moon in week, but condition unclear
The moon lander Athena made it to the lunar surface, but its condition was unclear as mission controllers rushed to understand its status.
Intuitive Machines Lander Touches Down on Moon, But Status Unknown
Intuitive Machines aimed for a gentle touchdown of its IM-2 Athena lander packed with rovers, a drone and a NASA moon drill. The company is still assessing the landing.
Intuitive Machine IM-2 mission launches to the Moon
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying IM-2 successfully lifted off at 7:16 P.M. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Early next month, a robotic lander will arrive at the Moon's south pole bearing an eclectic suite of payloads to search for subsurface water ice.
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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 ...
Florida startup onboard IM-2 mission to backup Earth data, project astronaut image on moon
Onboard the IM-2 lander is a payload by Lonestar, a Florida-based startup, which merges art with data backup and technology.
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Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission launches from Kennedy Space Center to lunar south pole
IM-2 will also carry a small hopper named Grace, designed to navigate the lunar surface and access challenging areas.
Water on the moon? IM-2 mission set to launch atop SpaceX rocket from KSC, headed to moon
Intuitive Machine's second mission to the moon, IM-2, is set to launch Wednesday evening from KSC. Onboard is NASA science.
IM-2 mission lands on moon while utilizing Columbia Sportswear materials
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The private Athena moon lander will touch down near the moon's south pole today: Watch it live
Intuitive Machines' Athena lander is scheduled to touch down near the moon's south pole today (March 6). Here's how to watch ...
NASA’s IM-2 Mission Brings Ice Mining, Mobile Robots, and More on Moon
IM-2 will land near the Moon’s South Pole for resource exploration NASA will test ice mining, lunar robots, and a new 4G network This mission supports future Moon and Mars human exploration ...
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SANSA provides crucial support for IM-2 lunar mission
SANSA provides crucial support for IM-2 lunar mission By Staff Writer, ITWebJohannesburg, 28 Feb 2025SANSA began tracking the SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft soon after launch. The South African National ...