Here’s why the private Athena lunar lander toppled over on the moon We now know why Intuitive Machine's Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6. Astrobitica May 14, 2025 (Last updated: May 14, 2025) 1 minute read We now know why Intuitive Machine’s Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Perseverance Mars rover captures first visible-light auroras during intense solar stormNext: Save 14% on Obi-Wan’s Dark Series Force FX lightsaber, now at its lowest price this year