Space and Astronomy – Page 15

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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SpaceX Axiom Astronaut Launch: How and When to Watch

Astronauts from Italy, Sweden and Turkey will fly to the International Space Station on a commercially chartered mission on Thursday.

By Kenneth Chang

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How Astronomers Are Saving Astronomy From Satellites — For Now

Even the most powerful telescopes are in peril as orbits above Earth fill with thousands of new satellites. But scientists aren’t ready to give up the night sky.

By Lyndie Chiou

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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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