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space2 years ago

"Peregrine Lunar Lander's Fiery Reentry Ends Historic Mission"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, the first U.S. lander bound for the Moon since 1972, ended its mission in a fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere after encountering a propulsion system issue less than a day after its launch. Despite the setback, valuable data was gained from the mission, including in-space photos and successful power-up of NASA-provided science instruments. The lander's unfortunate end marked the conclusion of the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission, with NASA and Astrobotic set to host a teleconference to discuss the mission's outcomes.

via Spaceflight Now|
#astrobotic#nasa#peregrine-lunar-lander
space-exploration2 years ago

"Failed US Lunar Lander Faces Fiery Demise on Earth Return"

The crippled Peregrine Lunar Lander, which suffered a critical fuel leak, is set to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere on January 18. Despite efforts to extend its mission, the decision has been made to end it early due to the risk of creating debris in space. Astrobotic, the company behind the mission, has expressed confidence in their next lunar landing attempt, while NASA has yet to comment on the impact of this failure on its future missions.

via The Register|
#astrobotic#lunar-mission#nasa
space2 years ago

"Doomed US Lunar Lander Carrying Human Remains to Crash into Earth"

The failed Peregrine lunar lander, carrying human remains and DNA, will crash into Earth's atmosphere by Thursday after encountering critical anomalies following its launch last week. The lander, created by Astrobotic Technology, was intended to reach the moon but will now burn up in Earth's upper atmosphere to prevent leaving disruptive space junk in cislunar space. Despite the failure, the mission is considered a success as it provided valuable data and insights for future missions.

via Livescience.com|
#astrobotic-technology#earths-atmosphere#moon-mission
space-exploration2 years ago

"Peregrine Lunar Lander with Human Remains to Crash into Earth by Thursday"

The failed Peregrine lunar lander, carrying human remains, will be deliberately crashed into Earth's atmosphere by Thursday after encountering critical anomalies that left it unable to reach the moon. The controversial mission, condemned by the Navajo Nation, was intended to be the first commercial lander on the moon. Astrobotic Technology, the private space company behind the lander, decided to crash it to prevent leaving disruptive space junk in cislunar space, despite potential environmental concerns.

via Yahoo Life|
#astrobotic-technology#earths-atmosphere#moon-mission
spacetechnology2 years ago

"Peregrine Lunar Lander Defies Odds, Continues Operating on Moon"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, despite encountering a dire fuel leak shortly after launch, has defied the odds by remaining operational in space for over four days, with the estimated operational time continuing to extend. The company has received critical data from many of the payloads on board, and while a soft landing on the moon is unlikely and a shortened lifetime is certain due to the leak, the extended operational life is a significant achievement for the mission team and payload contributors.

via TechCrunch|
#astrobotic#peregrine-lunar-lander#propellant-leak
space-exploration2 years ago

"Peregrine Lunar Lander: Overcoming Challenges for Successful Moon Mission"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which experienced a propulsion system leak after its launch, is still operational and has an estimated 48 hours of fuel remaining due to a slowed leak rate. Despite the setback, the lander's payloads are successfully collecting data for science, and NASA plans to extend the mission to continue data collection efforts. The mission, a joint effort with NASA, aims to provide valuable experience and scientific data for future lunar deliveries, and includes the Iris Lunar Rover built by Carnegie Mellon University students.

via The Verge|
#astrobotic#data-collection#nasa
space-exploration2 years ago

"Private U.S. Moon Mission Faces Setbacks in Inaugural Lunar Landing Attempt"

Astrobotic's inaugural lunar mission experienced a malfunction shortly after launch, leading to the cancellation of the moon landing attempt. The company's Peregrine moon lander aims to reach "as close to lunar distance as we can" before losing power due to a suspected propulsion system failure causing a fuel leak. The spacecraft, carrying 20 payloads including five for NASA, was deployed successfully but began tumbling after activating its propulsion system following the inaugural flight of ULA's Vulcan rocket.

via CNBC|
#astrobotic#lunar-mission#moon-landing
space2 years ago

"Setback for Peregrine Lunar Lander as Fuel Loss Jeopardizes Historic US Moon Landing"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, launched aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket, encountered a propulsion system anomaly causing a critical loss of propellant, making a successful lunar landing highly unlikely. The mission, part of NASA's CLIPS program, aimed to conduct scientific research on the moon's environment ahead of future crewed missions. Despite this setback, Astrobotic plans to launch the Griffin Mission One later this year, carrying NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover to search for water ice on the moon's south pole.

via Digital Trends|
#astrobotic#moon-mission#nasa
space-exploration2 years ago

"Navajo Nation's Opposition to Lunar Burial Sparks Controversy"

The first private lunar lander, Peregrine Mission One, carrying human remains including those of famous individuals, is on its way to the moon after launching from Florida. The Navajo Nation has criticized the mission, stating that landing human remains on the moon is offensive and tantamount to desecration of their sacred space. NASA argues that as the mission is commercially run, it cannot take responsibility for the contents of the lander, while the company behind the mission defends its payloads. The Navajo Nation's concerns are expected to be addressed by the Biden administration in future missions.

via Livescience.com|
#human-remains#moon#nasa
space2 years ago

"ULA's Vulcan Rocket Fully Stacked for Historic Jan. 8 Launch"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has achieved a major milestone by integrating the payload fairing onto its Vulcan rocket, marking the first time the full stack has been assembled. The rocket is scheduled to launch on January 8, 2024, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The mission will also include a memorial payload called "Enterprise" containing the cremated remains and DNA samples of notable figures. The Peregrine lander is set to touch down on the Moon's surface on February 23, 2024.

via Spaceflight Now|
#astrobotic#commercial-lunar-payload-services-clps#peregrine-lunar-lander
space2 years ago

Peregrine lunar lander launch rescheduled, NASA invites public to share excitement

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is set for launch in early January, with a landing on the moon planned for late February. The lander has completed all pre-launch integration activities and will be launched on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket. Peregrine is carrying 20 payloads, including five from NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The launch was postponed from December due to a wet dress rehearsal interruption. The mission will enter lunar orbit before landing, and if successful, Peregrine could be the first CLPS mission to launch but not the first to land.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#commercial-lunar-payload-services-clps#launch-delay
space2 years ago

ULA's Vulcan Rocket Set for Debut Launch and Packed Schedule

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for the first launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket, with all major components now at the Cape Canaveral launch site. The Centaur upper stage, called Cert-1, arrived on November 13 and will be integrated with the Vulcan booster. The primary payload for the launch is Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which will carry payloads for NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The launch is scheduled for December 24, with two backup windows on December 25 and 26. ULA plans to increase the Vulcan launch rate to twice a month by the end of 2025.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#centaur-5#peregrine-lunar-lander
space2 years ago

Astrobotic's Peregrine and Vulcan Rockets Prepare for Moon-bound Launch

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has arrived in Florida ahead of its launch to the Moon on December 24. The lander will be the main payload onboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, marking the first mission for both Astrobotic and Vulcan. The lander will undergo various maneuvers, including a lunar orbit insertion burn, before landing at Sinus Viscositatis. It will carry 21 payloads, including NASA instruments and the Iris rover from Carnegie Mellon University. The mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, and Astrobotic is also involved in the development of a crewed lander for NASA's Artemis program.

via Spaceflight Now|
#astrobotic#moon-mission#nasa
spaceflight2 years ago

"Christmas Eve Launch Bonanza: ULA's Vulcan Centaur and Astrobotic's Lunar Lander Set to Soar"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is targeting Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, for the debut launch of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket. The mission, known as Certification-1 (Cert-1), will send the Peregrine lunar lander on its first-ever mission to the moon. The Vulcan Centaur rocket features two BE-4 engines built by Blue Origin and two RL10 engines manufactured by Aerojet Rocketdyne. It can also be equipped with solid rocket boosters for increased thrust. Originally planned for May, the launch was delayed due to an explosion during testing. ULA is now preparing for the launch, which is less than two months away.

via Space.com|
#certification-1#launch-date#peregrine-lunar-lander
space2 years ago

"Christmas Eve Launch: ULA's Vulcan Rocket Takes Flight"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced that its first Vulcan Centaur rocket will launch on Christmas Eve, carrying the commercial lunar lander Peregrine developed by Astrobotic. The launch date is driven by the lighting and communication requirements of the lunar mission. If the launch does not occur on December 24, there is a backup window in January. ULA plans to perform several Vulcan launches in 2024 and increase the launch rate to meet the needs of customers like Amazon's Project Kuiper.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#christmas-eve-launch#peregrine-lunar-lander