Delays Push Vulcan Centaur Rocket's Debut to January 2024
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The first launch of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, has been delayed to January 2024 due to ground system issues encountered during a recent wet dress rehearsal. ULA CEO Tory Bruno stated that he wants a full rehearsal before the first flight, pushing the original December 24 launch window out. The next launch window opens on January 8 and will last four days. Peregrine is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and aims to make the first-ever commercial landing on the moon.
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