Space can be an unforgiving place.
Athenatouched down on the lunar surfaceon Thursday, March 6, following a week-long journey to the Moon.
Less than a day after its touchdown,Athena was declared dead.
Athena captured this image from the surface of the Moon.Intuitive Machines
Odysseus managed to reach the lunar surface, but its landing wasnt so smooth either.
Athena wasnt as lucky, but it did have some parting words for its team.
In the missions final moments, Athena powered down.
Athenas last data transmission contained the names of every Intuitive Machines team member who made her mission possible.
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