The first American commercial lander to attempt a mission to the Moon will come barreling back to Earth on Thursday, burning up over a remote area in the Pacific Ocean, according to Astrobotic.
ORLANDO, Fla. — While Astrobotic Technology’s moon landing hopes were dashed soon after liftoff this month from the Space Coast, the Peregrine lunar lander has continued to remain alive in its new role as a spacecraft despite continued warnings the vehicle would lose power. Notwithstanding the Peregrine's tenacity, the Pittsburgh-based company that became the first to launch on one of NASA’s .