Intuitive Machines Preps for Second Commercial Lunar Launch
Lunar lander ‘Athena’ will conduct NASA space investigations and technology demonstrations on the moon.
Lunar lander ‘Athena’ will conduct NASA space investigations and technology demonstrations on the moon.
Telemetry from the Nova-C moon lander will end as it conducts a ‘quiet power down,’ Intuitive Machines said.
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander establishes the southernmost landing site while maintaining communication with Earth, the company said.
Flight controllers believe the Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander tipped over on its side.
Intuitive Machines on Thursday morning updates the expected landing time for the Nova-C lander.
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus moon lander is in ‘excellent health’ and on track to be inserted into lunar orbit this week, the company said.
Following liftoff, NASA confirmed the spacecraft was stable and receiving solar power.