NASA’s Peregrine Mission One rocket launches towards space in US first lunar landing in 50 years

NASA’s Peregrine Mission One rocket has blasted off into space marking the first attempt at a moon landing in 50 years. The Vulcan rocket - carrying the Peregrine lunar lander - launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida just before dawn on Monday. Read more: The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #us #moon #space #nasa