In a disappointing turn of events, Japan's ispace announced that its Resilience lander crashed while attempting the country's first commercial lunar landing, marking its second consecutive failure. The mission lost contact just before landing due to a malfunction in its distance-measuring device.
In a devastating blow to ispace, their lunar lander Resilience crashed on the Moon, destroying a rover and key experiments aimed at harvesting lunar resources. This marks the second failed landing attempt for the company, raising questions about their future in lunar exploration.
In a heartbreaking setback for Japan's ispace, their lunar lander Resilience crashed during its touchdown attempt, marking a second consecutive failure for the ambitious company. CEO Takeshi Hakamada expressed regret, but vowed to continue pushing for lunar exploration.
ispace's second lunar lander, Resilience, is poised for a critical touchdown on the moon's Mare Frigoris. Following a previous crash, this mission carries a rover and scientific instruments, aiming for a successful exploration.
As Ispace's Resilience lunar lander approaches its critical touchdown, mission control anxiously awaits confirmation of a safe landing. After previous failures, will this attempt succeed or falter?
On June 5, 2025, ispace will attempt to land its RESILIENCE spacecraft on the Moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The mission includes deploying Europe's first lunar rover, TENACIOUS, to conduct groundbreaking experiments on the lunar surface.
In a surprising move, President Trump's budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by 24.3%, threatening key lunar missions and the future of human spaceflight. Explore the implications of these historic cuts and what they mean for NASA's Artemis program.
This week, Japanese company ispace is attempting a historic moon landing with its Resilience lander in the Sea of Cold. Tune in for the live webcast as they aim to achieve a major milestone in commercial spaceflight!
Blue Origin successfully sent six passengers to space on May 31, marking the 12th crewed flight of its New Shepard vehicle. This mission not only highlights the growing demand for space travel but also serves as a critical technology test for future projects.
On Wednesday, China successfully launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa and return them to Earth by late 2027. This mission marks a significant advancement in China's space exploration efforts.
