Peregrine lunar lander attempt jeopardized by engine problem, company says ...Middle East

An American aerospace company said Monday that its probe’s lunar landing may not go forward after engine problems at launch that could leave it short of power. Astrobotic Technology, based in Pittsburgh, said that its early morning Cape Canaveral, Fla., launch went well until an “anomaly” prevented the craft from “achieving a stable sun-pointing orientation.” Without active solar panels, the Peregrine probe has dwindling energy reserves, putting the lunar mission at risk, the company said. Flight engineers were able to orient the craft toward the sun to receive solar energy, but lost communication with the craft shortly after. It’s unclear if the maneuvers were enough for the cra

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