Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander experienced a tragic end just one day after touching down at the moon's south pole. However, despite this setback, the company has expressed relief that it was able to accelerate certain program and payload milestones. Although the primary objective of reaching the lunar surface was not achieved, Intuitive Machines is taking the positives from the experience. The deployment of a few experiments on board the lander serves as a testament to the progress made in the development of its technology. The failure of the Athena lander may have been a harsh lesson, but it does not seem to have set back Intuitive Machines' plans for future lunar missions. The company's focus on advancing its program and payload milestones is a promising sign for its continued progress in space exploration.