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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers 'critical' fuel loss after launch, mission at risk

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander suffered a problem with its propulsion system today (Jan. 8) that will apparently prevent it from journeying to the moon.

Space

U.S.’s first moon landing attempt in 50 years in jeopardy because of engine problem

Astrobotic Technology launches Peregrine spacecraft to the moon, aiming to be the first private business to land on the moon. NASA provides millions to build and fly lunar landers.

The Hindu

Private Peregrine moon lander suffers anomaly after historic Vulcan rocket launch, Astrobotic says

Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander has suffered an anomaly in space after separating from its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Monday, Jan. 8. The fate of the mission is unclear.

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DHL delivering Everest rock, 'meme' coin to the moon on Astrobotic lander

A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.

Space

Private US lunar lander suffers ‘critical loss’ of fuel

Fate of mission in the balance as private companies seek to put first US spacecraft on the moon in over half a century.

Al Jazeera

These Companies Want To Reach The Moon in 2024 — Who Will Make It?

NASA hopes companies can ferry equipment and supplies to the Moon rather than the space agency building its own Earth-Moon transit system.

Inverse

ULA's Vulcan rocket launches private US moon lander, 1st since Apollo, and human remains in debut flight

ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket launched on its first-ever mission this morning (Jan. 8), sending the private Peregrine lander toward the moon.

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Moon landing attempt by U.S. company appears doomed after 'critical' fuel leak

The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company's spacecraft developed a "critical" fuel leak just hours after Monday's launch.

WEKU

Astrobotic and rival aim for first private moon landing

Private companies embark on a lunar lander race as Astrobotic's Peregrine and a Houston firm's lander vie for a moon landing, delivering NASA payloads and ...

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SpaceX Competitor, ULA, Will Launch Monday Carrying First U.S. Moon Lander Since Apollo

The first American lander to reach the Moon since Apollo is days away from launch.

Inverse

What time is ULA's 1st Vulcan rocket launch with Astrobotic's private moon lander on Jan. 8?

The United Launch Alliance is ready to launch its first-ever Vulcan rocket but if you're hoping to watch the historic liftoff, you'll need to know when and how.

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Two private companies will attempt the first moon landing in 50 years—and neither one is SpaceX

The missions follow failures by Russian and Japanese space agencies.

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Vulcan Centaur rocket arrives at pad ahead of debut launch (photos)

ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket has arrived at the launch pad ahead of its debut mission, which will send a private lander toward the moon on Monday (Jan. 8).

The Guardian - UK

First US moon lander since Apollo prepares to blast off on Monday

Commercial Peregrine mission aims to deliver Nasa scientific equipment to moon along with mementos and ashes of Star Trek creator

The Independent UK

Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago

Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended

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For Astrobotic, big risk (and bigger reward) ride on private Peregrine moon lander's Jan. 8 launch

Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic is gearing up for the Jan. 8 launch of its Peregrine lander, which will try to become the first private spacecraft to land on the moon.

LiveScience

Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024

Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.

Space

Vulcan rocket to launch private Peregrine moon lander on debut liftoff Jan. 8. How to watch live.

The private Peregrine moon lander is scheduled to launch Jan. 8 on the debut flight of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, and you can follow along with the mission during a variety of prelaunch events.

The Conversation

Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration

Two commercial spacecraft are scheduled to launch to the Moon early in 2024 under a Nasa initiative called the Commercial Lunar Payload Service CLPS. This programme is intended to kickstart a commercial transportation service that can deliver Nasa experiments and other payloads to the lunar surface.

The Independent UK

Navajo nation asks Nasa to delay moon launch over plan to bury human remains

Tribe accuses space agency of breaking past commitments to consult over lunar missions

Space

Private Peregrine moon lander is stacked on ULA Vulcan rocket ahead of Jan. 8 launch

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander was stacked on the rocket that will launch it to space, with final checks and fueling now completed.

The Guardian - UK

Nasa hands over control as new era of moon missions readies for lift-off

Peregrine first in series involving private spacecraft as conflict between scientific and commercial lunar interests looms

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