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Peregrine Lander Leaking Propellant

Astrobotic Says 'No Chance of a Soft Landing on the Moon'

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Tom Patton
Jan 09, 2024
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Image of Peregrine Lander after launch

A propellant leak has forced Astrobotic to drastically alter its goals for the Peregrine mission, which launched Monday aboard the new ULA Vulcan rocket.

"Given the propellant leak, there is, unfortunately, no chance of a soft landing on the Moon."
Astrobotic news release.

The issue became apparent shortly after launc…

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