"Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Aims for Historic US Moon Landing Since Apollo Era"

The Peregrine mission, the first US moon lander since the Apollo era, is set to launch from Cape Canaveral, aiming for a lunar landing on February 23. This commercial mission by Astrobotic, carrying both NASA instruments and private payloads, marks a significant step in the commercialization of space exploration. The mission is part of NASA's CLPS initiative to deliver scientific equipment to the moon and includes a diverse array of cargo, from scientific instruments to a copy of Wikipedia and even human remains. Despite the high risks associated with lunar landings, the mission's success could pave the way for future lunar exploration and resource utilization.