The Challenges Faced by The US Moon Landing Mission
The United States' attempt to land on the moon after more than 50 years faced a major setback as the spacecraft developed a critical fuel leak shortly after liftoff. This article delves into the challenges encountered by the private company, Astrobotic Technology, in their mission to land the Peregrine lunar lander on the moon.
On Monday, the Peregrine lunar lander, built by Astrobotic Technology, was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft was carried by the United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket. However, a few hours after the successful separation from the rocket, technical malfunctions started to arise. The lander faced difficulties in orienting its solar panels toward the sun, hindering its ability to collect sunlight and charge its battery. Astr...