Intuitive Machines confirms lander on its side, batteries dead
Intuitive Machines revealed its Athena moon lander mission has ended after tipping over on its side. The Houston-based company has now suffered two landing mishaps in two years. A photo released Friday showed the lander’s legs in the air.
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The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.
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