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Golf Wasn’t the Reason The Navajo Nation Opposed Recent Moon Mission

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Ridgewood NJ, Monday marked a significant moment for the space industry as a US company successfully launched a lunar lander on a mission to the moon. However the company said it is abandoning an attempt to put its Peregrine spacecraft on the moon less than 24 hours after the vehicle took flight. According to the company , the spacecraft has suffered “critical” propellant loss from a fuel leak.

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Technical Glitch Casts Doubt on Astrobotic’s Lunar Landing Plans

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Ridgewood NJ, Astrobotic Technology’s lunar exploration mission faced a setback as its Peregrine robotic lander encountered a technical glitch in space. The glitch has raised concerns about the startup’s scheduled lunar landing at the end of February. The Peregrine lander, part of United Launch Alliance’s mission launched from Florida, experienced difficulties after separating from the rocket, prompting Astrobotic to reassess its plans.

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