‘Athena’ Moon Mission Jeopardized After Skewed Landing
Lunar lander powers down after missing its intended mark, failing to recharge.
Lunar lander powers down after missing its intended mark, failing to recharge.
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Private lunar lander, carrying a suite of NASA science equipment, may arrive at the moon’s south pole as soon as Thursday.
Intuitive Machines says its ‘Athena’ lunar lander could touch down on the moon as soon as March 6.
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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’ uncrewed autonomous lunar lander touched down on the moon’s surface at 6:23 p.m. EST.