Intuitive Machines has finalized the IM-2 mission landing region ahead of its sold-out IM-2 mission. The IM-2 mission is designed to prospect for water ice and other volatiles on the Moon’s south pole, which requires a landing site that supports the high probability of ice stability within one meter of the lunar surface. Working with NASA, Intuitive Machines selected a 200-meter diameter elliptical region on the Shackleton Connecting Ridge with favorable terrain, Earth communications position, and solar angles for power generation. To align with the landing site’s solar power conditions, the mission must be timed between November 2024 and January 2025, IM-2 is currently planned for late 2024. This selection finalized the previously announced pending task order with NASA.
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