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.
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.
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!
GITAI has completed a crucial concept study for a robotic arm designed for Japan's upcoming crewed lunar rover, set to support NASA's Artemis program. With funding from JAXA, the arm will enable advanced operations on the Moon’s surface.
