description Peregrine Mission One Overview
Peregrine Mission One was Astrobotic's lunar lander mission and the first NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services payload delivery. It launched on January 8, 2024, aboard the inaugural United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur and carried NASA science instruments. A propulsion anomaly caused a propellant leak shortly after launch, preventing a soft landing; the spacecraft made a controlled re-entry over the South Pacific on January 18. ([NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-astrobotic-peregrine-mission-one-concludes/); [mission report](https://www.astrobotic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PM1_Post-Mission-Report_2024-1.pdf))
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When did Peregrine Mission One launch?
Peregrine Mission One launched on January 8, 2024. It flew aboard the inaugural United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur.
What was special about Peregrine Mission One for NASA?
It was Astrobotic's lunar lander mission and carried the first NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services payload delivery. NASA science instruments were among the payloads.
What happened to Peregrine Mission One after launch?
A propulsion anomaly prevented the lander from completing its planned lunar delivery. The mission therefore did not achieve a landing on the Moon.
Who built the Peregrine lunar lander?
Astrobotic operated and built the Peregrine lander mission. The launch vehicle was the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur, which flew for the first time on January 8, 2024.
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