It is now expected to crash land into Earth on January 18.
The firm expects the lander to burn up in Earths atmosphere, and not pose any safety risks.
Known as an Exospheric Mass Spectrometer (EMS), thetechwas a crucial component of Peregrine.
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PITMS will sniff out lunar gases, providing valuable insights into lunar composition and conditions.
Despite a disappointing end, Astrobotic CEO John Thornton remains optimistic.
Astrobotics next mission to the Moon is scheduled for November 2024.
Whens Europes turn?
However, things are looking more promising from a technology perspective.
This would be the first time that Europe has developed a crew transportation vehicle.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
