"NASA's Historic Moon Mission Carries Human Remains and Cutting-Edge Science"

The first US moon landing since 1972 is set to take place with the launch of Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lander aboard the ULA Vulcan Centaur rocket, marking a crucial step in NASA's renewed efforts to explore the moon robotically. The mission aims to pave the way for human return to the lunar surface and is part of a new international space race. The lunar lander will carry 10 science payloads, including NASA-sponsored experiments, and is also set to carry human remains and mementos, sparking opposition from some Indigenous groups.