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Intuitive Machines Readies for February Lunar Mission IM-2

2/10/2025

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Intuitive Machines is gearing up for its second lunar mission, IM-2, set to launch from Florida on February 26. This ambitious endeavor aims to land the Athena lander near the moon's south pole. Accompanying it is the hopper Gracie, ready to make five exploratory hops in search of water ice, along with NASA's PRIME-1 for in-depth prospecting and additional robotic payloads.

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Intuitive Machines is gearing up for its second lunar mission, IM-2, set to launch from Florida on February 26. This ambitious endeavor aims to land the Athena lander near the moon's south pole. Accompanying it is the hopper Gracie, ready to make five exploratory hops in search of water ice, along with NASA's PRIME-1 for in-depth prospecting and additional robotic payloads.