Peregrine Moon Mission Runs Into Disaster, and More Top Science News of the Week

A Possible Explanation Arises for Peregrine Lunar Mission Failure

The Peregrine lander snapped this image using a camera located at the bottom of its payload decks. Image: Astrobotic

The Peregrine lander has less than a day to live, and the company behind the spacecraft may have figured out why its mission was doomed shortly after its launch. – Passant Rabie Read More

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