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Why Japan’s Private Lunar Lander Crashed on Moon
Japanese company ispace finally knows what caused its beloved lunar lander to crash on the surface of the Moon. The unlikely culprit behind the lander’s free-fall appears to have been a large cliff, which caused Hakuto-R to miscalculate its distance to the surface.
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Japan’s Private Lander Appears to Have Crashed on the Moon
Tokyo-based company ispace appears to have failed in its attempt to land its lunar lander on the surface of the Moon, which would have made it the first private mission to land on the dusty lunar surface.
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Japanese Spacecraft Captures Intimate Photo of the Moon Ahead of Historic Landing Attempt
A Japanese mission to the Moon seeks to be the first private venture to successfully land on the lunar surface. But before it attempts to touchdown on its dusty surface, the Hakuto-R lunar lander is treating us to some sweet new views of our natural satellite.
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Lunar Lander Travels Deeper Into Space Than Any Other Commercial Spacecraft
The Hakuto-R spacecraft won’t land on the Moon until April, but the private mission is already in the record books.