Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lander Brings Human Remains Back to Earth
In a bold attempt to land on the Moon, Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander mission faced a devastating setback. Despite the initial excitement and anticipation, the spacecraft encountered mechanical issues that prevented a successful lunar landing. As a result, the mission took an unexpected turn, leading to a fiery finale in Earth's atmosphere.
Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander mission began on January 8, when it was launched atop the ULA's Vulcan rocket. This groundbreaking mission aimed to become the first American commercial landing on the Moon in decades. Equipped with five NASA science instruments and numerous other payloads, Peregrine was poised to make history under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
However, shortly after separating from the Vulcan ro...