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space-exploration2 years ago

British Schoolgirl Sends Time Capsule to Lunar Orbit on Rocket Launch

10-year-old British schoolgirl Elizabeth Norman, known as 'Astro Liz', became the first child to send something to the moon by contributing to a time capsule on the recent US commercial launch to the lunar surface. Her passion for space and a model rocket launch in her backyard caught the attention of space bosses, leading to her payload being included in the Peregrine lunar lander. Despite an unexpected challenge post-launch, the lander is expected to make a hard landing on the moon near the Gruitheisen Domes on February 23. Elizabeth's achievement serves as an inspiration for young space enthusiasts and highlights the accessibility of space exploration for all ages.

via Good News Network|
#astrobotic-mission#elizabeth-norman#lunar-orbit
space2 years ago

"Doomed Moon Mission: The First Commercial Attempt and Critical Failure"

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander, launched atop ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, encountered a propulsion anomaly due to a stuck valve, leading to a propellant leak and preventing the spacecraft from soft-landing on the moon as planned. The company's transparency in addressing the issue has been notable, and the lander, carrying 20 payloads including NASA's instruments, will not reach its intended destination. The next CLPS liftoff is scheduled for next month with Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander.

via Space.com|
#astrobotic#peregrine-moon-lander#propulsion-anomaly
space-exploration2 years ago

"NASA's Historic Moon Mission Launches with Human Remains Aboard ULA's Vulcan Rocket"

A new era of lunar exploration has begun as the Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully launched the Peregrine lander, marking the first US moon landing mission since 1972. Developed by Astrobotic Technology under a contract with NASA, the lander is carrying 20 payloads, including five NASA science instruments and human remains from commercial space burial companies. The mission aims to conduct various experiments on the moon's surface, with the lander expected to operate for up to 10 days before succumbing to darkness. Additionally, the launch of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket signifies a potential game-changer for the launch industry, with the rocket aiming to replace ULA's Atlas and Delta rockets and already having about 70 missions lined up.

via CNN|
#astrobotic-technology#moon-landing#nasa
space2 years ago

Delays Push Vulcan Centaur Rocket's Debut to January 2024

The first launch of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, has been delayed to January 2024 due to ground system issues encountered during a recent wet dress rehearsal. ULA CEO Tory Bruno stated that he wants a full rehearsal before the first flight, pushing the original December 24 launch window out. The next launch window opens on January 8 and will last four days. Peregrine is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and aims to make the first-ever commercial landing on the moon.

via Space.com|
#commercial-lunar-landing#launch-delay#moon-lander
space-exploration2 years ago

"Star Trek's Iconic Ride to The Final Frontier: Vulcan Rocket Launch Date Revealed"

The remains and DNA samples of 338 individuals, including "Star Trek" stars Nichelle Nichols, Jackson Kelley, and James Doohan, will be launched on the inaugural flight of the Vulcan Centaur rocket by Celestis Inc. The rocket will carry 70 capsules to the moon's surface, serving as a celestial memorial site visible from Earth, before embarking on a journey around the sun. This mission, named Tranquility and Enterprise, represents a unique endeavor in memorial space flights and highlights the growing interest in memorializing loved ones in space.

via Geo News|
#celestis-inc#lunar-landings#memorial-space-flights
spaceflight2 years ago

"Vulcan Centaur Rocket to Carry DNA Samples of CEO and 'Star Trek' Crew on Inaugural Flight"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket will carry the DNA samples of CEO Tory Bruno and his wife Rebecca, along with the remains and DNA samples of "Star Trek" luminaries and other individuals, on its maiden spaceflight on December 24. The mission, named Enterprise, is organized by Celestis Inc., a memorial space burial company. The rocket will also carry Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander and is set to create humankind's deepest outpost in the solar system.

via Space.com|
#celestis-inc#dna-samples#spaceflight
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

ULA set to test-fire Vulcan Centaur rocket after delays.

United Launch Alliance's first Vulcan Centaur rocket is set to undergo a critical test-firing of its Blue Origin-built BE-4 main engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The test was delayed from last month by an issue with the booster engine ignition system. The Flight Readiness Firing will demonstrate day of launch timelines and procedures, propellant loading operations, and the countdown sequence for the Vulcan Centaur rocket through ignition of the booster’s twin BE-4 engines.

via Spaceflight Now|
#be-4-engines#flight-readiness-firing#space
space2 years ago

ULA's Vulcan rocket inches closer to launch with dress rehearsal and Amazon partnership.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) plans to resume tanking tests and test fire the main engines of its Vulcan Centaur rocket as early as next week, despite an ongoing investigation into a Centaur upper-stage testing anomaly that occurred on March 29. ULA has not provided a new target launch date for Vulcan, but with success in the upcoming tests and a resolution of the Centaur V ground test anomaly, the company is projecting for a Vulcan Cert-1 launch this summer. The debut launch will carry Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, two demonstration satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband constellation, and a payload for space memorial company Celestis.

via SpaceNews|
#astrobotic#rocket-testing#space