Peregrine Lander
Orbit and surface operations at any lunar destination
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Enclosure Deck
Proximity to the lunar surface
Above Deck
Views of the horizon and sky
Below Deck
Views of the lunar surface
PAYLOAD USER'S GUIDE
Overview
The Peregrine Lander precisely and safely delivers payloads to lunar orbit and the lunar surface. Payloads can be mounted above or below the decks, inside or outside of enclosures, and can remain attached or deployed according to their needs.
Avionics
Peregrine's avionics achieve terrestrial computing speed with high reliability. Rugged, radiation-tolerant computing enables autonomous landing and safety in the demanding space environment.
Structure
Peregrine’s structure is stout, stiff, and simple, allowing for easy payload integration. The configurable decks and enclosures accommodate payload-unique mounting and placement. Rover missions release from the underside of the deck, while BUS elements are housed inside the enclosures. Four legs absorb shock and stabilize Peregrine on touchdown.
Payload Accommodations
Peregrine’s interface options accommodate a wide range of payload types on a single mission from companies, government, universities, non-profits, and individuals.
90
kg
payload mass capacity
Above Deck
Views of the horizon and sky
Enclosure Deck
Proximity to the lunar surface
Below Deck
Views of the lunar surface
Propulsion
Peregrine uses a propulsion system featuring next generation space engine technology. Its five main engines perform all of the spacecraft’s major maneuvers, including trans-lunar injection, trajectory correction, lunar orbit insertion, and powered descent. Four clusters of attitude control thrusters maintain lander orientation throughout the mission.
3,300 N
total thrust
MMH
fuel
MON-25
oxidizer
Communications
Peregrine uses a high-powered, flight heritage transponder and a combination of low and medium gain antennas to relay data between the payload customer and their payload throughout the mission. The lander-payload connection is provided via Serial RS-422 or SpaceWire for wired communications and a WLAN modem for wireless communications with deployed payloads such as rovers.
Power
Peregrine provides 28 volt operational and heater power to payloads throughout the mission. It uses a panel of triple-junction solar cells to generate power and a space-grade lithium-ion battery to store energy. The solar panel is pointed towards the Sun whenever possible to provide continuous power generation, while the battery is utilized when the Sun is not visible or for quick discharge activities.
Guidance Navigation & Control
Peregrine’s GNC system uses heritage algorithms enhanced by recent developments in machine vision navigation. Off-the-shelf sensors and standard techniques provide reliability during cruise and lunar orbit, while Doppler LiDAR and Astrobotic’s proprietary terrain relative navigation (TRN) provide unprecedented precision during descent and landing. A scanning LiDAR can also be added to detect and avoid slopes, rocks, craters, and other hazards during landing.
Onboard navigation & control systems
Radio/
Doppler
Sun
Sensors
Star
Tracker
Inertial
Measurement
Precision
Navigation
Doppler
LIDAR
Hazard
Detection
Think you want to fly?
Use our online mission design tool to select a destination, define your payload's characteristics, and choose services. You can see the estimated mission cost and submit your mission for analysis by Astrobotic.
