Photo Confirms Athena Moon Lander Toppled Over, Raising Fresh Concerns for NASA’s Lunar Program
A newly released image has confirmed that the Athena Moon lander, operated by Intuitive Machines, suffered a major setback upon reaching the lunar surface. The spacecraft, which landed on March 6 near the Moon’s south pole, was found lying on its side, roughly 820 feet from its intended destination at Mons Mouton. A Harsh Lunar Landing From the moment Athena touched down, there were signs of trouble. The lander made…