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Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Burns Up in Earth’s Atmosphere

The Astrobotic Peregrine spacecraft launched last week for a lunar landing, but a propulsion malfunction left it unable to complete its mission.

By Kenneth Chang

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Moon Lander Malfunctions After Launch, Raising Questions for NASA

After a flawless launch to orbit, the privately built robotic Peregrine lander is unlikely to reach the lunar surface because of a failure in its propulsion system.

By Kenneth Chang

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Vulcan Rocket Lifts Off, First U.S. Moon Launch in Decades

The United Launch Alliance rocket will be the first in a series of new launchers that could chip away at SpaceX’s hold over the space business.

By Kenneth Chang

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Vulcan Rocket Prepares for First Launch With Moon Lander Mission

Here’s what you need to know about United Launch Alliance and the robotic lunar spacecraft it is sending to orbit.

By Kenneth Chang