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A Vulcan Centaur carries the Peregrine Moon-landing vehicle into space on January 8. Photo: ULA / EPA
A Vulcan Centaur carries the Peregrine Moon-landing vehicle into space on January 8. Photo: ULA / EPA
Peregrine Moon lander expected to crash to Earth after wild ride in space
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak that made it impossible to land on the lunar surface