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NASA, lunar and Athena lander

Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered "hopper" to search for ice

Intuitive Machines is set to launch its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in the moon's crust, after Odysseus tipped over during touchdown last February.

Space on MSN · 13h

SpaceX rocket launches private moon lander and NASA 'trailblazer' to hunt for lunar water

If all goes according to plan, the Athena lander will touch down near the moon's south pole on or around March 6.

CNN on MSN · 13h

The Texas-based company that made history with a soft touchdown on the moon is back at the launchpad

Intuitive Machines’ spacecraft is set to launch atop a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, aiming to land closer to the moon’s south pole than any vehicle has traveled before.

Lunar lander Athena is packed and ready to explore moon

Reuters on MSN · 13h

Intuitive Machines embarks on second moon landing mission with Athena lander

Intuitive Machines' second moon lander was launched on Wednesday atop a SpaceX rocket, setting off for the latest private U.S. moonshot one year after the company's first attempt ended early with a lopsided landing.

The New York Times · 17h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Lunar lander Athena is packed and ready to explore the moon: Here’s what on board

Intuitive Machines designed and will operate the Athena lunar lander on the company's second voyage to the moon's south pole to hunt for water.

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After "Odysseus" mishap: "Athena" probe is on its way to the moon

After "Odysseus" tipped over on landing on the moon, Intuitive Machines has sent another probe. "Athena" is now set to search ...

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Moon cell service launching tonight with company behind America’s first private lunar landing

Intuitive Machines, the Texas company that returned America to the Moon last year, aims to make a repeat appearance, this ...

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Limited edition Athena moon lander merch on sale at Columbia Sportswear now — and it'll definitely sell out

New shirts celebrate Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar lander "Athena" and Columbia's role shielding the spacecraft.

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Private US company blasts off for 2nd Moon landing attempt

A US company is aiming for its second lunar touchdown after a lander carrying a suite of unique experiments successfully ...

Athena & Blue Ghost: Why Is There A Sudden Rush For Moon's Surface

Nations & private firms race to the Moon for water ice, vital for fuel & survival. NASA, Artemis & companies drive lunar exploration for future space missions.

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 ...

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