Machines, Athena and Intuitive

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.
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander beams back first images of Earth after launch: See photos
The lunar lander built by aerospace company Intuitive Machines launched Wednesday on an eight-day journey for its water-hunting mission on the moon.
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena set to blast off to the moon
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is about to launch a number of missions, including a private lunar lander, a lunar satellite for NASA and a prospecting probe for an asteroid-mining company
SpaceX Launches Intuitive Machines’ Moon Lander
Onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is Athena, Intuitive Machine’s second moon lander, with instruments designed to dig up lunar soil and search for compounds like frozen water.
SpaceX rocket to send Intuitive Machine's second lunar lander to the moon
Intuitive Machines out of Texas is sending a second lunar lander, this time Athena, to the moon, where it will drill for water, ice and other gases.
There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history
Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.
Athena Moon Lander Beams Back Stunning Images Of Earth From Space
A private lunar lander, Athena, has sent back breathtaking images of Earth from space, capturing a unique view of our planet shortly after its launch. Built by Intuitive Machines, the lander lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on February 26,
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 ...
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, ...
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Shooting for the moon, Intuitive Machines to launch daring lunar lander for NASA on Feb. 26
Intuitive Machines is poised to launch its second lunar lander in as many years, marking a significant milestone in ...
Why Intuitive Machines Stock Popped on Wednesday
Intuitive Machines calls its lander a Nova-C class vehicle. This specific lander also has a specific name: Athena. And the ...
2LUNR : SpaceX Rocket Launches Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander: Details
Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander, launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The IM-2 mission lifted off from Launch ...
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Lunar lander Athena is packed and ready to explore the moon: Here’s what on board
A small propulsive drone known as the Micro Nova Hopper will be able to explore a wider swath of the lunar south pole than the Athena lander can on its own. Manufactured by Intuitive Machines ...
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 ...
Intuitive Machines Stock Is Falling Thursday: What's Going On?
Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:LUNR) shares are trading lower. The company provided an update on its IM-2 mission Thursday ...