Peregrine lander launched to Moon with humans remains to crash on Earth tonight

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The spacecraft was to deliver approximately 20 payloads, with a total mass capacity of 90 kg, to the lunar surface..

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander that failed to go to the Moon is set to crash on Earth on Friday...

Astrobotic has meticulously orchestrated the Peregrine spacecraft's return to Earth, to ensure a safe and controlled descent over the South Pacific Ocean...

The second phase of the maneuver involved adjusting the spacecraft's attitude to harness the force generated by the leaking fuel, effectively steering Peregrine towards the targeted oceanic region...

Throughout this critical phase, Astrobotic has maintained open lines of communication with Nasa and other relevant government authorities trying to minimise the risk of debris reaching land, prioritising the safety of people and property...

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