The American company Astrobotic wants to realize the first commercial landing on the moon. On Monday morning of our time, an unmanned Vulcan Centaur rocket from the private American manufacturer ULA with the Peregrine lander on board shot towards the sky from the American spaceport Cape Canaveral (Florida). But suddenly a problem appeared. The mission is now in danger.
The rocket was unable to maintain a stable position towards the sun. Initial investigations indicate this was likely due to a drive failure, according to Pittsburgh company Astrobotic. If this is confirmed, the planned soft landing on the moon will also be in jeopardy. In addition, the battery charge has now reached a low level. The team is responding to the situation and will provide further information as it becomes available, the team said.
The Peregrine Falcon is 1.9 meters high and 2.5 meters in diameter. Individuals with the necessary change could buy a seat in the vehicle in advance and fill it with material to see how it behaves on the moon.
NASA also sent material
The current capsule will land on Earth’s satellite on February 23 in an area called Sinus Viscositatis, which means Bay of Stickiness. The American space agency NASA has also sent material and wants to investigate the hydrogen content of the material on the moon’s surface.
In April 2023, a Japanese company failed a similar mission, with the company Ispace citing an incorrect altitude calculation of the lander during the landing attempt.
Source: Krone
I am an experienced and passionate journalist with a strong track record in news website reporting. I specialize in technology coverage, breaking stories on the latest developments and trends from around the world. Working for Today Times Live has given me the opportunity to write thought-provoking pieces that have caught the attention of many readers.
