Athena landed in a dark crater where the temperature was minus 280° F

Ars Technica
By Eric BergerMar 13, 2025, 4:55 pm247 ptsTrending
The Athena spacecraft was not exactly flying blind as it approached the lunar surface one week ago. The software on board did a credible job of recognizing nearby craters, even with elongated shadows over the terrain. However, the lander's altimeter had failed. So while Athena knew where it was relative to the…

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