Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission represents a significant leap forward in lunar exploration, ready to demonstrate water hunting infrastructure services on the Moon’s surface.

IM-2 was a lunar mission run by Intuitive Machines as part of NASA 's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. [8][9] It was launched on 27 February 2025, at 00:16:30 UTC. The …

Feb 28, 2025 · Intuitive Machines plans to continue refining Athena’s trajectory ahead of lunar orbit insertion, planned on March 3. Follow along on NASA’s Artemis Blog as IM-2 continues …

Mar 6, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The second lunar lander mission by Intuitive Machines reached the surface of the moon March 6 but appears to be resting on its side, hampering its planned …

UPDATE Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying IM-2 successfully lifted off at 7:16 P.M. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Early next month, a robotic lander will arrive at …

Mar 6, 2025 · On February 27, 2025, Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space exploration company, launched its second lunar mission, known as IM-2. This mission marks another step …

Feb 26, 2025 · IM-2 will also carry a small hopper named Grace, designed to navigate the lunar surface and access challenging areas. IM-2 is scheduled to land on the moon's south pole on …

Feb 20, 2025 · Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission completed all integration milestones and is safely encapsulated within SpaceX's payload fairing in preparation for launch. This includes Intuitive …

Feb 27, 2025 · One of the most exciting prospects for IM-2 is the potential observation of an eclipse from the Moon’s surface. On March 14, 2025, Athena is expected to capture images of …

Feb 27, 2025 · Intuitive Machines expects a lunar landing opportunity on March 6. “Athena joining a historic wave of lunar landers on their way to the Moon is an extraordinary moment,” said …