Athena Spacecraft Launches to Moon

There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history
With the launch of Intuitive Machines' Athena spacecraft atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket last night (Feb. 27), three lunar landers are currently on their way to the moon. Such a surge of exploration has never happened before — and all three vehicles are operated by private companies.
Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts
A private company is launching another lunar lander toward the moon. Intuitive Machines’ lander blasted off on Wednesday aboard SpaceX from Florida.
Athena Spacecraft Launches to the Moon, as Intuitive Machines Aims for Historic Second Lunar Landing
The American company achieved the first successful moon landing by a private spacecraft last year. Now, it has sent a new mission to the south pole, carrying science instruments for NASA
Private Blue Ghost lander sees far side of the moon in breathtaking detail ahead of lunar landing (video)
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has beamed home stunning views of the moon from an altitude of just 62 miles (100 kilometers).
Japan Moon rover sets out for world's 1st private lunar exploration
Japanese startup Dymon Co.'s ultra-compact Moon rover was launched Wednesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as the Tokyo-based firm seeks to become the world's first private company to explore and photograph the lunar surface.

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Lunar lander captures stunning views of moon ahead of descent: See images taken by Blue Ghost
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Firefly’s Moon Landing Venture Presages Flurry of Lunar Missions
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Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered "hopper" to search for ice
Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in ...
Total Lunar Eclipse Brings a 'Blood Moon' in March: How to Watch
The full moon will put on a show during a total lunar eclipse in March, but be prepared to stay up late. For many, it ...
Here are the best places to view the upcoming ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse
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Blood moon lunar eclipse 2025: How to see the March full moon in Arizona
The March 2025 full moon will be extra dramatic. Thanks to a total lunar eclipse, it will also be a Blood Moon. Here's what ...
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Blood Moon total lunar eclipse is happening soon, when to see it
The total lunar eclipse will start late on the night of March 13 and will end in the early hours of March 14, according to ...
Texas-based company that made historic soft touchdown on the moon launches high-stakes lunar excursion
Intuitive Machines’ Athena spacecraft launched atop a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, aiming to land closer to the moon’s south pole ...