Intuitive Machines Executes Southernmost Lunar Landing and Operates Payloads

Core Insights - Intuitive Machines successfully completed the IM-2 mission with its lunar lander, Athena, landing 250 meters from the intended site in the Mons Mouton region of the lunar south pole, marking the southernmost lunar landing to date [1][4] - The lander was confirmed to be on its side after landing, and mission controllers were able to achieve several program and payload milestones before the batteries depleted [2] - Due to the harsh sun angles and extreme cold temperatures, the company does not expect Athena to recharge, concluding the mission while data assessment continues [3] Company Overview - Intuitive Machines is a diversified space exploration, infrastructure, and services company focused on disrupting lunar access economics, having previously landed the Nova-C class lunar lander, Odysseus, on the Moon in 2024 [5] - The company operates through four business units: Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure [6]