Intuitive Machines IM-2 Confirmed On Its Side, Mission Ended

Intuitive Machines IM-2 Confirmed On Its Side, Mission Ended

Intuitive Machines Nova-C IM-2 'Athena' on its side on the lunar surface.
Intuitive Machines Nova-C IM-2 ‘Athena’ on its side on the lunar surface.
Photo: Intuitive Machines.

Despite high hopes, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission has concluded after it was confirmed that the lander is on its side on the Moon and cannot properly charge its batteries. The company confirmed that in an update this morning.