After successfully completing descent orbit insertion at 4:33 a.m. CST Thursday, Intuitive Machines flight controllers are gathering data and checking the lander’s landing systems for accuracy ahead of landing on the lunar surface for its IM-2 mission. The updated landing time is 11:30 a.m. CST.
As part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, NASA is sending science and technology instruments including a drill and mass spectrometer and a passive Laser Retroreflector Array on the top deck of the lander. In addition, there are two commercial technology demonstrations funded by NASA’s Tipping Point Initiative.
Follow the mission on NASA’s Artemis blog and NASA social media channels for the latest on Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission.
