Shares of Intuitive Machines slumped to close 22% lower on Friday after the U.S. space exploration company confirmed that its second moon lander, Athena, landed on its side a day ago, similar to its first attempt last year.
The six-legged lander touched down at a site about 100 miles (160 km) from the moon’s south pole, but Intuitive Machines ended the mission as the spacecraft wound up on its side after completing several mission milestones.
“With the direction of the sun, the orientation of the solar panels, and extreme cold temperatures in the…