Peregrine Lunar Lander

After Launch, Private Peregrine Moon Lander Loses Fuel, Threatening Mission

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The Vulcan Centaur rocket launched Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, but its propulsion system failed shortly after. The January 8 issue is predicted to derail Peregrine’s moon mission. Astrobotic admitted the propulsion system failure and attempted propellant stabilization. After attempts to ameliorate the problem, the mission prioritized scientific data collection and is considering alternative mission profiles. … Read more

Peregrine Lunar Lander Marks Milestone: NASA’s Historic Christmas Eve Mission to Explore Moon

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Peregrine Lunar Lander Marks Milestone: NASA's Historic Christmas Eve Mission to Explore Moon

Named after the speedy peregrine bird, this robotic marvel aims to navigate space and descend onto the Bay of Stickiness, an area on the moon rich with ancient lava flows. The upcoming Christmas Eve will witness the launch of the Peregrine Lunar Lander, a spacecraft destined for the moon This mission, a pioneer in NASA’s … Read more