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:
Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Moon lander is lying dead in a crater
A sideways and off-target landing has brought Intuitive Machines’ lunar mission to an early end — the second such mishap for the company.
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 orientation is off.
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.
NASA, SpaceX successfully launch IM-2 lunar mission from Florida
NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A.
NASA Receives Some Data Before Intuitive Machines Ends Lunar Mission
Shortly after touching down inside a crater on the Moon, carrying NASA technology and science on its IM-2 mission, Intuitive Machines collected some data for the agency before calling an early end of mission at 12:15 a.
Intuitive Machines Lander Lands Wonky on Moon, Mission Ends
Intuitive Machines' IM-2 Athena lander ended up on its side on the moon, forcing a premature end to a mission packed with rovers and NASA science.
Intuitive Machines declares moon mission done with lander on side, batteries dead
Intuitive Machines revealed its Athena moon lander mission has ended after tipping over on its side. The Houston-based company has now suffered two landing mishaps in two years. A photo released Friday showed the lander’s legs in the air.
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IM-2 lands on the Moon but its status is uncertain
After a shaky Moon landing last year, Intuitive Machines is working to determine if this mission will meet a similar fate.
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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.
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Water on the moon? IM-2 mission set to launch atop SpaceX rocket from KSC, headed to moon
Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission will launch no earlier than February 26th, aiming to land on the Moon's south pole around ...
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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SpaceX doubleheader recap: Live updates from Wednesday IM-2 lunar lander, Starlink launches
SpaceX launch doubleheader recap: Scroll down to review live updates from the Wednesday, Feb. 26, back-to-back liftoffs of ...
IM-2 Moon mission: SpaceX's Falcon 9 to search for water ice near lunar south pole
SpaceX successfully launched its third Moon landing mission of 2025 on Wednesday, sending the Athena lander into space aboard ...
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Blue Ghost successfully starts its surface mission while...
Blue Ghost conducted the DOI on the far side of the Moon, which caused a communications blackout with Earth. The spacecraft ...
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 ...