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Athena Moon lander faces challenges after unstable touchdown

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NEW DELHI: On March 6, 2025, at 17:30 UTC, Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander successfully touched down near the Mons Mouton region of the Moon’s south…

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Athena Moon lander faces challenges after unstable touchdown

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