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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.
The Peregrine lander embarked on its lunar mission aboard United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan booster, lifting off from Florida early Monday. Approximately 50 minutes after takeoff, the lander successfully separated from the rocket and entered what was initially described as a “safe operational state.”
Despite the initial success, Astrobotic revealed that an unexpected anomaly occurred, preventing the Peregrine lander from achieving a stable sun-pointing orientation. The glitch occurred after the safe separation, introducing uncertainty into the startup’s plans for the lunar landing scheduled for the end of February.
In response to the technical glitch, Astrobotic acknowledged the anomaly and expressed disappointment at the disruption to the mission. The startup stated that efforts were underway to diagnose and address the issue, emphasizing its commitment to resolving the challenges and ensuring the Peregrine lander’s successful lunar exploration.
Astrobotic is actively assessing the technical anomaly and working to determine the root cause of the orientation issue. The startup aims to rectify the problem promptly to maintain the mission’s integrity and adhere to the scheduled lunar landing timeline.
The unexpected technical glitch encountered by Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander introduces uncertainty into the startup’s lunar exploration plans. As the team conducts a thorough assessment and addresses the anomaly, the focus remains on resolving the issue to uphold the mission’s objectives. The setback underscores the complexities of space missions and the challenges associated with exploring the lunar surface.
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My goodness, imagine how much more difficult this would be if we were sending actual people to the moon with golf clubs and go carts, all with 60 year old technology AND getting it right on the first try.
“And getting it right on the first try”
Ah, yes, the famous Apollo One that made it to the moon.
it took a few tires …..Apollo 11
“Apollo One”, not even an actual launch, never made it out of rehearsal.
Do they really want to go to the same location on the moon Took place April of 1969. Some people say, no, I would love to see what they love behind,
Who cares? We got more important things going on these days . Shacking my head this a topic of conversation
Why do we need to go to the moon? Let’s take that money and spend it down here on earth to help people in need rather than trying to boost some rich guy’s ego.