Ambitious lunar lander heading to moon to search for ice

Ambitious lunar lander heading to the moon to search for ice
With two commercial moon landers already on their way, Houston-based Intuitive Machines launched its second robotic lander atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday, the centerpiece of a multi-element NASA-sponsored mission to help pave the way for human expeditions.
Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts
A private company is launching another lunar lander toward the moon. Intuitive Machines’ lander blasted off on Wednesday aboard SpaceX from Florida.
SpaceX rocket launches private moon lander and NASA 'trailblazer' to hunt for lunar water
If all goes according to plan, the Athena lander will touch down near the moon's south pole on or around March 6.
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.
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 commercial space exploration.
Houston's Intuitive Machines Lander and Hopper to blast off as soon as Wednesday
Mission, which includes the "Athena" lunar lander developed by Intuitive Machines in Houston, is scheduled to blast off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the Moon as soon as Wednesday.
Private US company set for second moon landing attempt
Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side.
Intuitive Machines lunar lander launch scheduled for Wednesday evening
Houston-based Intuitive Machines has planned a second launch of its lunar lander mission at 7:17 p.m. EST Wednesday from the ...
SpaceX Rocket Will Launch Another Private Lunar Lander Today—Here’s How To Watch
SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machine’s Athena lunar lander toward the moon’s south pole on Wednesday, marking the latest ...
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 ...
‘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.
JAOPS Will Operate the First Japanese Privately Funded Rover to the Moon, Intuitive Machines Prepares for Historic Launch
TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Dymon announced that the YAOKI rover is loaded aboard the Intuitive ...
Watch Live: SpaceX launch sends ice hunters to the moon
A SpaceX launch of Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission of the lunar lander Athena lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on ...