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Japanese Company Says Its Lander Unexpectedly Accelerated Before Crashing on the Moon
Following Tuesday’s failed attempt to land on the surface of the Moon, Japan’s ispace said its lunar lander may have unexpectedly accelerated on its way down before crashing on the lunar surface.
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Japan’s Private Moon Mission Captures Stunning Farewell Photo of Earth
The tiny Hakuto-R lunar spacecraft and lander is currently en route to the Moon, but it managed to capture this stellar view of Earth, in what is an encouraging start to the private Japanese mission.
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A SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Slam Into the Moon
A Falcon 9 second stage has been tumbling uncontrollably in space since 2015, but experts say its seven-year journey is coming to an end, as the 4 T rocket part is expected to hit the Moon in a matter of weeks.