Intuitive Machines robotic vessel became the second private company that arrived at the moon this week
Intuitive Machines’s robotic vessel called “Athena” landed yesterday on the surface of the Moon, marking the second affection for a private American company this week, after its historic Blue Ghost, Firefly Aerospace.
Athena’s pre -enclosure was broadcast live by NASA, in a climate of excitement but now it is not clear where it is.
Shortly after landing, the team turned off the communication systems with the boat that was not necessary, said Jos Marshall, IM’s communications manager.
Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Lander in a Concise Post-Sized Update:
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Touched down Near the Moon’s South Pole on March 6, 2025. After Entering Lunar Orbit, It Landed at 12:31 PM EST. Flight Controllers Confirm It’s Communicating and Generation… pic.twitter.com/zwq7yhdrpu
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Athena landed on a 100km wide plateau called Mons Mouton, about 160 kilometers from the lunar south pole.
The exact location of the boat is currently unknown, but – according to Tim Crain, IM technology head – the crater mapping algorithm and spacecraft navigation software operate normally.
“Although it may not be in the landing zone, it is definitely in Mons Mouton,” Crain said.
However, the company’s chief executive, Steve Altemus, said that the second moon landing by Intuitive Machines had the same fate, with its first attempt last year.
The facts show that the landing of Athena was not so successful. The boat fell to the side, after problems with the laser distant.
The Second Moon Landing by Intuitive Machines Suffered the Same Fate as Its First Try Last Year, with Data Showing the Athena Lander Ended on Its Side on the Lunar Surface after problems with it is laser Rangeinders, The Company’s CEO STEVE ALTEMUS SAID https://t.co/y9uwzijab pic.twitter.com/dmrh2qm4zn
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