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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"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|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Rocket Primed for Maiden Voyage to the Moon"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its first Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8, 2024, from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Peregrine moon lander for NASA's CLPS initiative. This marks a significant milestone for ULA as it seeks to re-establish itself in the competitive launch market dominated by companies like SpaceX. The Vulcan Centaur has faced delays and challenges, including an explosion during testing, but now has a backlog of 70 launches. ULA is also exploring rocket reusability and adapting the Vulcan for different types of missions. Amidst these developments, rumors of ULA's potential sale, with interest from companies including Blue Origin, add to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming launch.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Vulcan Rocket's Inaugural Launch with Historic US Moon Lander Set for Monday"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its inaugural Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8 at 2:18 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander. This marks the first test flight of the Vulcan Centaur and the first private mission to attempt a moon landing. The launch window extends for 45 minutes, with backup dates on January 9, 10, and 11. The mission will carry six NASA experiments and other payloads, including human DNA samples and cremated remains. The launch can be watched live online through NASA and ULA's webcasts starting at 1:30 a.m. EST. If the launch does not occur within the four-day window, the next opportunity will be on January 23.

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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.

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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.

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science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Vulcan Centaur's Maiden Voyage: ULA's New Era of Commercial Lunar Missions Begins"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday, marking the company's first new rocket design in 18 years and a significant step in U.S. space capabilities. The Vulcan Centaur, designed to meet U.S. national security and commercial space interests, will compete with SpaceX by offering a more cost-effective launch option under $100 million. Despite not having reusable rockets like SpaceX, ULA's Vulcan Centaur is versatile, with a payload capacity of up to 25.8 metric tons to LEO and 7 metric tons to GEO, and is set to play a pivotal role in U.S. defense strategy. The upcoming launch is part of a broader mission docket, including lunar missions and launches for Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation, with ULA aiming for two Vulcan launches per month by the end of 2025.

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