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Trouble in Space for Historic Private Moon Lander
The freshly launched lander, carrying JFK’s and Star Trek cast’s DNA, along with scientific payloads destined for the Moon, is experiencing a scary anomaly.
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Watch Live as Japan Launches Moon Landing Mission, X-Ray Satellite
Japan is gearing up for its first landing attempt on the Moon, launching a lunar lander designed to accurately touch down on the dusty surface. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) is launching on Thursday at 8:42 am local time on Thursday (9:42 am AEST) on board a H-IIA…
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Spectacular Blast During Rocket Engine Test Marks Frustrating Setback for Japan
A second stage engine meant for an Epsilon S rocket exploded one minute into the two-minute ground test.
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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.