All articles tagged with #mission failure
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission to study moon water ended in failure after losing contact with the spacecraft a day after launch in February, with efforts to regain communication unsuccessful. Despite the setback, the mission contributed valuable data and technology for future lunar exploration, and upcoming missions like Artemis aim to return humans to the moon.
The Exploration Company's Nyx capsule, carrying human remains, cannabis, and scientific payloads, failed to land safely after a successful launch, resulting in the loss of cargo at sea. Despite the partial success of the mission, the incident highlights the risks of innovative space endeavors, with plans to improve and re-fly in the future.
Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander, launched on ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, suffered a propulsion anomaly and ultimately burned up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the moon. Despite the setback, Astrobotic remains positive, highlighting the successful aspects of the mission and the ingenuity of its team. While some payloads collected data, others, including lunar rovers and memorial payloads, were unable to fulfill their intended purposes. NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program continues to support private companies like Astrobotic, with the next mission, the Nova-C lander by Intuitive Machines, set to launch in mid-February.
Rocket Lab's 41st mission, carrying a radar imaging satellite by Capella Space, ended in failure when its Electron rocket experienced an unspecified anomaly two and a half minutes after launch. This marks the third mission failure for Electron, and the company is working with authorities to investigate the cause. Rocket Lab's stock dropped by 20% following the incident, and the next mission has been postponed as corrective actions are implemented.