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Peregrine lander launched to Moon with humans remains will crash tonight

2024-01-18 12:09 PM

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 18, 2024 12:00 IST Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander that failed to go to the Moon is set to crash on Earth on Friday. Astrobotic has meticulously orchestrated the Peregrine spacecraft’s return to Earth, to ensure a safe and controlled descent over the South Pacific Ocean. The spacecraft was to deliver approximately 20 payloads, …

U.S. moon landing attempt seems doomed after fuel leak

2024-01-09 03:21 PM

The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft developed a “critical” fuel leak just hours after Monday’s launch. Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology managed to orient its lander toward the sun so the solar panel could collect sunlight and charge its battery, as a special …