Intuitive Machines faces another setback as moon lander tips over

-Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander has reached the moon but landed on its side, repeating a similar issue from its first mission, potentially limiting power generation and science operations. The six-legged lander’s design has raised questions about stability.

-Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander made a stable touchdown days earlier, using precision landing technology to avoid obstacles and deploy instruments immediately.

-Athena’s compromised position hinders data transmission, forcing NASA scientists to prioritize instruments, while Intuitive Machines faces credibility challenges and potential financial consequences.

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