First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launches toward moon
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology aims to be the first private company to successfully land on the moon, targeted for Feb. 23.
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Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology aims to be the first private company to successfully land on the moon, targeted for Feb. 23.
The lunar lander failed to enter its correct sun-facing orientation in space, after successfully contacting ground teams and activating its propulsion system.
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ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket will launch for the first time early on Jan. 8, sending the private Peregrine lander toward the moon, and you can watch it live.
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