Astrobotics

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is seen during preparations for launch near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.United Launch AlliancePittsburgh-based Astrobotic's inaugural lunar mission suffered a malfunction shortly after launch, and the company is calling off the landing attempt.It would have been the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years.Astrobotic said late Monday that the goal for its Peregrine moon lander is now to get "as close to lunar distance as we can" before the spacecraft begins tumbling and…

First image of Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander in space. Credit: AstroboticAstrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a propulsion issue soon after launch. NASA is assessing the impact on the mission’s scientific objectives and remains committed to supporting Astrobotic in resolving the issue.Carrying NASA science planned for the Moon, United Launch Alliance successfully launched its Vulcan rocket and Astrobotic’s lunar lander early Monday morning. Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a propulsion issue after the…

A brand new rocket, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:18 am (0718 GMT) for its maiden voyage, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander. Mission control staff cheered and applauded as the lander separated from the rocket around 48 minutes later without problems -- a key milestone for the private company. ULA's president and CEO Tony Bruno praised the launch on NASA's…