Intuitive Machines, Athena and lunar lander

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’ 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 Athena launched to the moon
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.
Private Texas-Built Lunar Lander Touches Down on Moon
The feat makes Firefly Aerospace the first private space firm to achieve a fully successful moon landing after another Texas company's craft made it to the moon last year but tipped over after landing.
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' lunar lander set to launch today: How to watch
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander is set to begin its voyage to the moon Wednesday night with a launch from NASA's Kennedy ...
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, ...
Intuitive Machines lunar lander launched successfully Wednesday evening
Houston-based Intuitive Machines successfully completed the second launch of its lunar lander mission at 7:17 p.m. EST ...
Intuitive Machines to launch 2nd lunar lander for NASA: 5 things to know about mission
Intuitive Machines second NASA-backed lunar lander mission will deliver scientific instruments to hunt for water under the ...
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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 ...
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Is on the Moon. Here’s What to Expect Next
Following a 45-day journey to the Moon, Blue Ghost gently landed on the lunar surface this past weekend to begin its exploratory mission. Here’s what we can expect over the comi ...
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 ...
‘Battle-hardened’ Intuitive Machines takes its next steps toward a lunar economy
The Houston startup's new and improved lander is carting NASA and commercial payloads for a lunar cellular network and search for sustainable resources.