Astrobotic Technology is a private company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing space robotics technology for planetary missions. With its headquarters in Pennsylvania, USA, the company has been contracted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to deliver the agency’s experiment materials to the moon ahead of its future manned explorations.
According to recent reports, Astrobotic’s spacecraft, the Peregrine lander, has suffered a faulty propulsion system after it was launched on January 8 2024, leading to serious fuel loss. The report further mentions that the company is currently looking for a way around saving its moon landing mission.
