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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Peregrine Lander Embarks on Historic Commercial Moon Mission with Space Burials"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander is set to launch on the first commercial mission to the moon, marking a potential historic achievement for the private space industry. Sponsored by NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, the mission aims to soft-land on the moon with scientific instruments and also includes payloads for space burials, which has sparked controversy with the Navajo Nation. The successful launch and landing would signify a significant milestone for commercial space endeavors and innovation, particularly for the city of Pittsburgh, where Astrobotic is based.

via NBC News|

##astrobotic #commercialmoonmission

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Vulcan Centaur's Inaugural Launch: U.S. Returns to Moon with Private Lander"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket is set for its inaugural launch on January 8, carrying the private Peregrine moon lander, which aims to be the first private spacecraft to achieve a soft lunar landing. The launch is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, supporting the Artemis program's goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon. The mission will also carry scientific payloads and commercial cargo, despite some controversy over the inclusion of human remains. The Vulcan Centaur, which faced delays due to engine development issues and an upper stage explosion during testing, is poised to become ULA's future workhorse, replacing the Atlas V and Delta IV launchers.

via Space.com|

##moonlanding #peregrinelander

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Vulcan Rocket Set for Historic Moon Landing Mission, Reviving US Lunar Exploration"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket has been transported to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, set for its inaugural launch on January 8, 2024. The mission will send the Peregrine lander, a private robotic lunar lander developed by Astrobotic, to the moon as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The Vulcan Centaur aims to replace ULA's Atlas V and Delta IV rockets and will carry various science payloads, including some private ones, despite some controversy over the inclusion of human remains capsules.

via Space.com|

##peregrinelander #rocketlaunch

science-and-technology2 years ago•9 min saved

"ULA's Vulcan Centaur Debut: Launching a New Era of Commercial Lunar Missions"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8, 2024, carrying Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA's Artemis program. The Vulcan rocket, which will replace the Delta IV and Atlas V rockets, is ULA's first new launch vehicle since 2006 and features BE-4 engines developed by Blue Origin. Despite a setback with a Centaur V upper stage test article being destroyed during a test, the mission is proceeding with a replacement Centaur V stage. The inaugural flight will also carry payloads for scientific experiments on the Moon and a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight capsule containing cremated remains and DNA samples, including those of Star Trek legends.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

##artemisprogram #peregrinelander