Sunday, September 7, 2025

U.S. Moon mission on course for fiery destruction

(BBC News) The US company that was hoping to land on the Moon will bring its mission home to destruction in the coming hours.

Astrobotic says its Peregrine spacecraft will be directed to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up.

The lander suffered a major propellant leak shortly after launching from Florida on its Vulcan rocket last week.

Although engineers were able to stabilize the situation, the loss of oxidiser meant a safe touch-down on the lunar surface could never be attempted.

Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has decided to dispose of the craft, rather than  let it wander through space, posing a collision hazard.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-67962397

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