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.
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.
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!
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In a dramatic turn of events, the White House's FY26 budget proposal suggests a staggering 24.3% cut to NASA's funding, jeopardizing crucial space exploration missions and scientific research. As National Space Day highlights the importance of space initiatives, this proposal has raised alarms among scientists and lawmakers alike. The potential impact on programs like Artemis and the Mars Sample Return mission has sparked widespread outrage.
