NASA already has a date for the return to the moon, which will be February 23

The return to the Moon is one of NASA's biggest missions, occurring half a century after the Apollo missions. It was initially scheduled for Christmas, but the company said more time was needed for public testing of ULA's (United Launch Alliance) new Vulcan carrier rocket. (Read: Einstein, That “Lazy Dog”)

For this reason, Peregrine Mission 1 (TO2-AB), as it was officially called, was rescheduled for January 8. However, in a recent statement, the company indicated that the final date is February 23, 2024.

The scientific objectives of this mission are to study the lunar exosphere, the thermal properties and hydrogen abundance of the lunar regolith, the magnetic fields, and the radiation environment. It will also test advanced solar panels. (You may also read: These are the 12 most important science news of 2023)

Peregrine Mission 1 is approximately 1.9 m high and 2.5 m wide. It has a box-shaped main body that sits on four support legs, according to NASA. In addition, it can carry up to 10 different payloads.

“After a 3- to 33-day Earth orbit and a trip to the Moon, a 4- to 25-day lunar orbit phase will follow. After that, the lander is scheduled to operate on the lunar soil for approximately 192 hours,” NASA added in the statement. (See also: Video: Astronauts in Space (This is how food is prepared.)

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