Astrobotic, a space robotics company, reported that it has been able to extract data from nine out of 20 payloads on its compromised Peregrine lunar lander despite the propellant leak that prevented the lander's mission as planned.

The data-generating payloads include four NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) experiments, LETS radiation instruments, spectrometers, and a laser reflector, among others. 

According to the company, despite the challenging circumstances, it has gained operational capabilities in space, with the gathered data expected to provide valuable technical knowledge and scientific insights for future lunar missions. 

Analyst QuickTake: Earlier this week, United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, successfully launched its Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander from Cape Canaveral Space Force Center. However, a few hours after the launch, the lunar lander encountered a complication that halted the possibility of a moon landing. According to the company, a propulsion system failure was the root cause, creating problems in solar array orientation and battery charging.