The Peregrine lunar lander is coming back home to die.

On its current trajectory, Peregrine will re-enter through Earths atmosphere on Thursday, January 18.

The company believes afaulty valve was the cause behind Peregrines anomaly.

Peregrine is about 218,000 miles away from Earth.

Peregrine is about 218,000 miles away from Earth.Image: Astrobotic

Among the scientific instruments and other payloads on board are thecremated remains and DNA of individuals.

ET on Thursday, January 18.

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