US Company’s Lunar Lander Will Burn Up in Earth’s Atmosphere After Failed Moonshot

US Company’s Lunar Lander Will Burn Up in Earth’s Atmosphere After Failed Moonshot
A section of insulation on the Peregrine lander. Astrobotic Technology via AP
The Associated Press
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A U.S. company’s lunar lander will soon burn up in Earth’s atmosphere after a failed moonshot.

Astrobotic Technology said its lander is now headed back toward Earth from the vicinity of the moon. Company officials expect the mission to end on Thursday. Astrobotic is working with NASA to track the lander’s path and said it should pose no safety risk during its fiery reentry.