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space-exploration2 years ago

"Peregrine Moon Lander Failure Sparks New Investigation and Future Plans"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander mission ended with a reentry into Earth's atmosphere due to a propellant leak, prompting the company to initiate a formal investigation. The decision to allow the reentry was made in consultation with NASA, and the company is now focusing on understanding the cause of the failure. Despite not landing on the moon, the mission still provided valuable data, and Astrobotic is continuing work on its larger lander, Griffin, which is scheduled to transport NASA's VIPER rover to the moon's south pole in November.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#investigation#lunar-lander
space2 years ago

"Peregrine Lunar Lander Burns Up in Earth's Atmosphere, Astrobotic Looks Ahead"

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.

via Space.com|
#astrobotic#mission-failure#moon-lander
space-exploration2 years ago

Moon Mission Tragedy: Peregrine Lander Incinerates Over Pacific Ocean

The privately built lunar lander, Peregrine, designed to journey to the moon, suffered a critical propellant leak shortly after launching into orbit and ultimately burned up in Earth's atmosphere, ending its mission. The mission, closely watched as the first U.S. lunar lander to launch into space in over 50 years, was part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program aimed at spurring development of new moon landers by private sector companies. NASA recently announced delays to upcoming Artemis missions, including a lunar fly-around and the first Artemis landing attempt.

via NBC News|
#astrobotic-technology#commercial-lunar-payload-services#lunar-lander
space2 years ago

"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.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#lunar-lander#peregrine
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Peregrine's Inaugural Launch Marks Dawn of Commercial Moon Landings"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket is set to make its debut launch on January 8, carrying the private Peregrine moon lander. This marks the first mission for both the Vulcan rocket and the Peregrine lander, with the latter aiming to be the first private spacecraft to land on the moon. The launch will be broadcast live from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The mission has faced criticism from the Navajo Nation for including human remains as part of the payloads, which they consider a desecration of a sacred space.

via Space.com|
##moonlander#peregrine