Intuitive Machines blames data, lighting for tipped lander

Intuitive Machines Reveals Why Its Moon Lander Faceplanted Into a Crater

This was the company's second attempt to land on the Moon, with both missions having toppled over on the lunar surface.

Here's why the private Athena lunar lander toppled over on the moon

We now know why Intuitive Machine's Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6.

Intuitive Machines blames data, lighting for tipped lander

: Touchdown with no topple? Company aims for third time lucky

Intuitive Machines’ CEO points to issues that prevented upright touchdown during IM-2 Moon landing – Spaceflight Now

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander, named Athena, is pictured on its side, lying on the Moon’s surface following touchdown on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Image: Intuitive Machines The third attempt to land on the Moon for Houston-based Intuitive Machines is coming up in less than a year and the company said Tuesday it understands how to stick the landing on the next go around. During a first quarter earnings call, the company’s Chief Executive Offic…

Altimeter problems, lighting challenges caused IM-2 lunar lander to fall on its side

Problems with laser altimeters along with lighting and terrain challenges caused Intuitive Machines’ second lunar lander to fall on its side when it landed on the moon in March. The post Altimeter problems, lighting challenges caused IM-2 lunar lander to fall on its side appeared first on SpaceNews.

Intuitive Machines blames dim lighting and dodgy data for second lunar faceplant

Touchdown with no topple? Company aims for third time lucky Intuitive Machines has blamed poor lighting, a problematic altimeter, and difficulties spotting craters for the company's second lunar lander tipping over. . . .