Mission controllers were able to confirm that Athena lunar lander made it to the moon, but they do not know the status of the spacecraft.

The IM-2 lander is believed to have reached the moon's south pole region, but its precise position and location are unclear. Its intended landing area was Mons Mouton, an area believed to have water ice deposits. Here's a look at the mission profile showing the lander's journey from its Feb. 26 launch to today's arrival on the moon:

A privately owned lunar lander has touched down near the moon's south pole. But flight controllers in Texas fear it may have fallen over.