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Private Athena moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of March 6 touchdown try
"Athena continues to be in excellent health and is expected to send lunar orbit selfies over the next two days before a landing attempt on March 6."
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Athena Lander, NASA's Lunar Trailblazer to Moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Athena and Lunar Trailblazer to advance lunar water ice exploration and future missions.
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,
Private Athena moon lander beams home gorgeous views of Earth from space (photos)
Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, snapped some amazing shots of its home planet shortly after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 26.
Lunar lander Athena is packed and ready to explore the moon: Here’s what on board
Intuitive Machines designed and will operate the Athena lunar lander on the company's second voyage to the moon's south pole to hunt for water.
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.
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.
Just Look At These Gorgeous Earth Shots From the Athena Moon Lander
If you haven’t been hit with the overview effect in a while, take a moment to look at these beautiful pictures from Athena, a Moon lander launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket earlier this week alongside other payloads.
Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered "hopper" to search for ice
Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in ...
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Athena to touchdown near Moon's South Pole: Will it land next to Isro's Vikram?
This mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, as Athena will join a growing number of spacecraft targeting ...
Japan startup targets June 6 moon landing
Japanese startup ispace on Tuesday set a June 6 target touchdown date for its moon lander, following the success of its ...
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Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'
On Jan. 15, a commercial lunar lander launched from Earth carrying the United States' first robotic rover designed to explore ...
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Athena Spacecraft Launches to the Moon, as Intuitive Machines Aims for Historic Second Lunar Landing
Manuel Mazzanti / NurPhoto via Getty Images Texas-based company Intuitive Machines is gearing up for a second attempt to put a spacecraft on the moon, with its new Athena lander expected to touch ...
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Is on the Moon. Here’s What to Expect Next
Firefly Aerospace’s successful touchdown marks a new era of frequent commercial trips to the Moon, paving the way for a ...
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Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo)
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the ...