Intuitive Machines' moon lander is uncertain after landing.
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A private company called Intuitive Machines tried to land a spacecraft on the moon. The spacecraft, called Athena, had a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers.
Athena seemed to land okay, but then there were problems. The people controlling Athena from Earth weren't sure if it was standing up or lying on its side.
This was the second time a company from Texas landed a spacecraft on the moon this week. The first landing, by a company called Firefly Aerospace, was a big success.
Athena's landing was supposed to be near the moon's south pole, where there might be ice. The spacecraft had a special drill to look for ice, and a drone to fly over a crater.
NASA is helping these private companies land on the moon so they can learn more about it. NASA also wants to send astronauts back to the moon later this decade.
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What is the name of the spacecraft that tried to land on the moon?
The spacecraft is called Athena.
What problems did Athena have after landing?
The people controlling Athena weren't sure if it was standing up or lying on its side.
Why is NASA helping private companies land on the moon?
NASA wants to learn more about the moon and send astronauts back later this decade.
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