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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

BIZARRE: Probe carrying british technology could become first private mission to the moon - What They Never Told You

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A private spacecraft carrying a piece of technology developed by UK scientists is due to make history as it begins its journey to the moon.

The Peregrine Mission One (PM1) – built by US space company Astrobotic – is set to become the first private probe to land on the lunar surface.

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