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The photo shows a disturbance in some of Peregrine's insulation, which is consistent with a problem in the moon lander's propulsion system.

Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine moon lander has successfully launched into space on a brand-new rocket and will attempt to touch down on the lunar surface in February. But the lander's payload includes human remains, which leaders of the Navajo Nation claim is "tantamount to desecration."

Astrobotic Technology launches Peregrine spacecraft to the moon, aiming to be the first private business to land on the moon. NASA provides millions to build and fly lunar landers.

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.

Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander has suffered an anomaly in space after separating from its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Monday, Jan. 8. The fate of the mission is unclear.

James Hansen says limit will be passed ‘for all practical purposes’ by May though other experts predict that will happen in 2030s

Embark on a creative and historic journey as the first commercial lunar mission sets off to the moon, carrying mementos and controversy along the way.

A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.