For Astrobotic, big risk (and bigger reward) ride on private Peregrine moon lander's Jan. 8 launch

Vulcan rocket to launch private Peregrine moon lander on debut liftoff Jan. 8. How to watch live.

Jan. 2: Earth will be at its closest point to the sun.

From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024