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Intuitive Machines Completes Lunar Orbit Insertion, Captures Images [1]
['Natalia Riusech']
Date: 2025-03-04
Intuitive Machines Completes Lunar Orbit Insertion, Captures Images
Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lunar lander in orbit around the Moon with the Earth in the distant background. Credit: Intuitive Machines
On March 3, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission successfully entered into lunar orbit carrying the next suite of NASA instruments and technology demonstrations one step closer to the Moon.
The lander aims to complete 39 lunar orbits before beginning descent to the landing site at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole region. NASA’s PRIME-1 suite completed its health check during transit, meaning the payload is ready for operations upon landing, currently targeted for 12:32 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 6.
Live coverage of the landing, jointly hosted by NASA and Intuitive Machines, will air on NASA+ starting at 11:30 a.m. EST. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media. Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates as the descent milestones occur.
Follow along on NASA’s Artemis Blog as Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 continues its journey to the Moon. Additional mission updates can also be found on Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission page.
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