After half a century, American astronauts stand at the brink of returning to the moon, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration. NASA’s ambitious Artemis missions, reminiscent of the Apollo era, aim not only to revisit the lunar surface but also to pave the way for eventual human exploration of Mars. Central to this endeavor … Read more
Third Lunar Mission Setback Raises Questions About Moon Landings In a recent setback for lunar exploration, Astrobotic’s Peregrine moon lander has been brought back to Earth, burning up in the atmosphere following a fuel leak that disrupted its mission to the moon. The US company decided to terminate the mission and safely guide the spacecraft … Read more
Astrobotic’s Peregrine moon lander, en route to the moon, has captured a poignant selfie showcasing Earth in the background. The image, shared by Astrobotic on X (formerly Twitter), reveals one of Peregrine’s legs and the Pocari Sweet Lunar Dream Time Capsule. Despite a successful liftoff on the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur … Read more