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technology7 days ago•12 min saved

Global space push gains momentum as Artemis tests and private launches advance

Rocket Report this week surveys a global push in space capability: governments funding domestic launch startups across Europe and the UAE, progress from Germany’s Rocket Factory Augsburg, and LandSpace/iSpace advancing Chinese launcher efforts. SpaceX restarts Bahamas-based Falcon 9 landings and readies more Starlink missions, while NASA continues to troubleshoot hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System in preparation for Artemis II and Artemis III. Crew-12 docks with the ISS amid ongoing Crew-11 health issues, and Florida policymakers brace for a Starship era as Cape Canaveral weighs infrastructure impacts. The publication also notes upcoming Falcon 9/Starlink launches and other national programs’ roadmaps (Australasia, Canada, UK, Spain) toward sovereign launch capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #ispace #sovereign-launch

space8 months ago•4 min saved

Laser Rangefinder Issues Cited in Ispace Lunar Lander Crashes

Japanese company ispace's second lunar lander, Resilience, crashed due to a hardware problem with its laser rangefinder, which failed to provide timely altitude data during descent, leading to a high-velocity impact near the planned landing site. The company plans to improve sensor testing and consider alternative technologies for future missions scheduled for 2027.

via SpaceNews|

#ispace #laser-rangefinder #lunar-lander

science8 months ago•1 min saved

NASA's Moon Orbiter Captures Japanese Lander Crash Site

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of the crash site of Japan's ispace Resilience lunar lander in Mare Frigoris, showing a dark mark and halo caused by lunar dust, after its failed descent earlier this month. ispace plans to investigate the failure and continues to pursue future lunar missions.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|

#ispace #lander-crash #lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter

space8 months ago•5 min saved

Recent Lunar Events and Spacecraft Discoveries Highlight Moon's Dynamic Environment

iSpace's lunar lander failed to communicate after a landing attempt on the Moon, marking its second failure, but the company plans future missions. Meanwhile, ESA's FLYEYE telescope has begun operations to detect potentially hazardous asteroids, and new research suggests the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies might not collide as previously thought, due to gravitational influences and uncertainties in their trajectories.

via Ynetnews|

#asteroid-detection #ispace #lunar-landing

space8 months ago•1 min saved

NASA's Moon Orbiter Captures Crash Site of Japanese Lunar Lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of the crash site of a Japanese company's lunar lander, Resilience, which collided with the Moon in Mare Frigoris, marking its second failure in two years. The company plans to hold a news conference to discuss the mission failure.

via Newser|

#ispace #lander-crash #lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter

space-exploration8 months ago•5 min saved

Lessons from Lunar Failures: The Importance of Openness in the Moon Economy

The article discusses the recent failure of ispace-Japan's Resilience lunar lander, emphasizing the importance of transparency, learning from setbacks, and industry collaboration to advance the lunar economy and future space missions. Despite the unsuccessful landing, ispace commits to openness, technical improvements, and fostering a community effort to achieve reliable lunar exploration.

via SpaceNews|

#ispace #lunar-economy #moon-landing

space8 months ago•2 min saved

Japanese Private Lunar Lander Crashes on Moon Amid Mission Challenges

The Japanese company ispace's lunar lander Resilience, part of the Hakuto-R Mission 2, captured a stunning view of Earth from lunar orbit before likely crashing on the moon during its scheduled landing, marking a setback in private lunar exploration efforts.

via Space|

#earth-view #ispace #lunar-lander

space8 months ago•2 min saved

Japanese Private Lunar Lander Crashes During Second Attempt

A private Japanese company, ispace, experienced its second consecutive failure in attempting a lunar landing with the Resilience lander, which crashed on the Moon due to a malfunction in its laser distance measurement device, ending its mission prematurely. Despite the setbacks, ispace plans to launch more missions in 2027 with an upgraded lander.

via Gizmodo|

#ispace #lunar-mission-failure #moon-landing

space8 months ago•4 min saved

Japanese Lunar Landers Fail in Moon Missions

A Japanese private lunar lander from ispace crashed during its attempt to land on the moon, marking the second failed mission for the company, which aims to advance commercial lunar exploration despite setbacks.

via NPR|

#ispace #lunar-landing #moon-crash

space-exploration8 months ago•3 min saved

Japanese Private Lunar Landers Likely Lost in Moon Crash

A Japanese private lunar lander from ispace crashed during its attempted touchdown on the moon, marking the second failed mission for the company. Despite technical issues with altitude measurement and a faster-than-expected descent, ispace plans to continue its lunar exploration efforts, aiming for future missions including a larger lander in 2027.

via NBC News|

#crash #ispace #lunar-landing

science-and-technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Japan's ispace lunar lander crash-lands on the Moon in second consecutive failure

Japanese company ispace's second lunar lander, Resilience, likely crashed during its moon touchdown attempt, marking another setback in Japan's commercial lunar efforts, though the company remains committed to future missions and the U.S.-led Artemis program.

via Reuters|

#ispace #japan-space-industry #lunar-exploration

space-exploration8 months ago•4 min saved

Japanese Moon Lander's Second Attempt Ends in Crash, Status Unclear

A Japanese company's attempt to land its lunar spacecraft, Resilience, on the moon likely ended in failure after losing communication, marking a setback in its efforts to establish a commercial presence on the moon and support future human exploration.

via The Guardian|

#ispace #lunar-exploration #moon-landing

space-exploration8 months ago•15 min saved

Japanese Resilience Lander's Moon Landing Status Remains Uncertain

The Japanese private lunar lander Resilience, developed by Ispace, attempted a moon landing but lost contact with mission control, raising concerns about its success. This mission is part of a broader international effort to explore the moon, with Resilience carrying scientific payloads and art pieces, and aiming to demonstrate private sector capabilities in lunar exploration.

via CNN|

#ispace #lunar-surface #moon-landing

space8 months ago•1 min saved

Ispace's Second Attempt at Historic Japanese Moon Landing

Japanese startup ispace is attempting its second historic Moon landing with its Resilience lander, aiming for a successful touchdown on the lunar surface, with live updates available on the progress.

via Spaceflight Now|

#ispace #lunar-exploration #moon-landing

space8 months ago•2 min saved

Japanese Moon Landing Attempts End in Crashes and Loss of Contact

A Japanese private company, ispace, is attempting a lunar landing in the north of the moon with its lander Resilience and a mini-rover named Tenacious, marking a significant step in the growing trend of commercial lunar exploration.

via Newser|

#ispace #lunar-landing #moon-exploration