"Failed Lunar Lander Peregrine Set for Reentry Over South Pacific"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which failed to land on the moon due to a propellant leak, is set to reenter over the South Pacific on Jan. 18. The company confirmed that it had adjusted the spacecraft’s trajectory to ensure a safe reentry, following a series of short burns by the main engines and orienting the spacecraft to push it towards the desired reentry zone. NASA supports Astrobotic's decision to reenter the lander to safely conclude the mission and will assist in reviewing flight data to identify the cause of the propulsion incident.