Intuitive Machines Returns To Launchpad For 2nd Moon Mission

Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission lunar lander, Athena, in the company's Lunar Production and Operations Center.

Credit: Intuitive Machines
CAPE CANAVERAL—A small, commercially owned and operated lunar lander was being prepared for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as early as 7:17 p.m. EST Feb. 26, with a touchdown near the Moon’s south polar region targeted for March 6. The mission for Intuitive Machines is the fourth in a series...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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