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Intuitive Machines to launch 2nd lunar lander for NASA: 5 things to know about mission

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Intuitive Machines , a Houston , Texas -based space exploration company, is set to launch its second lunar lander this week .

The four-day window for the launch opens Wednesday, Feb. 26 .

The IM-2 mission is the latest uncrewed lunar venture that is meant to lay the foundation for astronauts to return to the moon and set up a long-term lunar settlement on the south pole.

Intuitive Machines' Athena could land on the moon on March 2, 2024 .

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is scheduled to make its first lunar landing since 1972 .

Blue Ghost plans to operate the NASA 's 10 instruments for a complete lunar day , equivalent to about 14 Earth days .

The targeted landing site is located in a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille .

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