The uncrewed Vulcan rocket has launched from Florida to despatch a robotic spacecraft in the direction of the Moon.
The Peregrine lander is carrying 5 scientific devices for the US area company, Nasa. If the craft touches down gently on the lunar floor, will probably be the primary American mission to take action because the famed Apollo missions within the Sixties/70s.
The Vulcan left Cape Canaveral at 07:18 GMT (02:18 EST). The Peregrine lander is anticipated to aim its touchdown on 23 February.
Sooner or later, the Vulcan rocket will likely be launching a lot of America’s nationwide safety missions.
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