ispace Moon Landing Failure 2025 Attempt
Japanese company ispace's second attempt at a lunar landing with its Resilience lander ended in failure. The spacecraft lost communication during descent, likely crashing due to altitude measurement issues. Carrying payloads worth $16 million, including a European rover, the mission's failure impacts Japan's private space ambitions. Despite setbacks, ispace plans six more missions through 2029, aiming to contribute to NASA's Artemis program and advance lunar exploration.