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IM-2 was a lunar mission conducted by Intuitive Machines under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program in 2025. Its Athena lander was sent toward Mons Mouton, a mountainous region near the Moon's south polar area, with instruments intended to investigate the lunar surface and help assess the presence of water ice. After landing, Athena tipped onto its side, limiting the mission's ability to operate as planned while still allowing some data collection from the lunar surface.
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What was the IM-2 lunar mission?
IM-2 was a 2025 lunar mission conducted by Intuitive Machines under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. It used an Athena lander sent toward the Moon's south polar region.
Where was IM-2 supposed to land?
The Athena lander was sent toward Mons Mouton, a mountainous region near the Moon's south pole. The location was chosen for scientific investigation of the lunar surface.
Who operated the IM-2 mission?
Intuitive Machines conducted the mission through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. That program supports commercial delivery of scientific and technical payloads to the Moon.
What was IM-2 intended to study?
Its instruments were intended to investigate the lunar surface near Mons Mouton. The mission focused on a mountainous south-polar region rather than a familiar equatorial landing site.
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