Athena Spacecraft Launches to 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 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. moonshot one year after the company's first attempt ended early with a lopsided landing.
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.
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.
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, 2025. Athena reached her intended orbit approximately 44 minutes later and established first communication at approximately 8:17 p.m. ET.
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.
Intuitive Machines set to embark on second moon landing mission
Intuitive Machines was set on Wednesday for the launch of its second moon lander, aiming to make the latest private U.S. moonshot one year after the space company's first lunar mission ended early with a lopsided landing.
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 Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:16 p.m. ET, 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.
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 ...
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 ...