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Athena Lander Moon Mission Failed, Due to Moon Instability

March 7, 2025 A private company tried to land a spacecraft on the Moon. Athena Lander Spacecraft made it to the Moon, but it might have crashed or landed too hard. This mission was a big step for private space companies and the space industry, but there were some problems. A Big Step for Private ...

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Private Spacecraft Set for Historic Moon Landing

March 6, 2025 The space industry is seeing a big moment as two private companies land on the Moon in the same week. Firefly Aerospace landed its Blue Ghost on March 2, and Intuitive Machines will land its Athena spacecraft on March 6. These missions show that private companies are playing a bigger role in ...