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Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Encounters Setback, but Triumphs in Unlikely Ways

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Astrobotic’s ambitious Peregrine lunar lander faced an unexpected propulsion anomaly during its debut mission, resulting in a premature end to its journey. Launched on January 8 aboard United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket, the Peregrine lander encountered a valve issue that led to a propellant leak, preventing it from reaching the moon. Despite this … Read more

ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Launches Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander on Historic Mission

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First Vulcan Centaur Test Flight Marks Milestone in Private Lunar Exploration The United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched its inaugural Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8, carrying the Astrobotic Peregrine moon lander and making history as the first private mission to land on the moon. The mission, known as Cert-1, aims to demonstrate the readiness … Read more