Japanese Company Ispace Blames Laser Tool for Moon Crash

Jun 24, 2025 Japan Japan Science and Technology
Japanese Company Ispace Blames Laser Tool for Moon Crash

Ispace, a Japanese company, blames a faulty laser tool for its Resilience lunar lander's second crash landing on the moon. Images of the impact site.

Japanese Company Ispace Blames Laser Tool for Moon Crash

Ispace, a Japanese company, has attributed its second unsuccessful moon landing to a flaw in the laser sensor used for altitude measurement.

The Resilience lunar lander, which aimed for a soft landing on the moon, crashed during descent.

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera captured images of the impact site on June 11, 2025.

Challenges in Lunar Exploration

This setback underscores the difficulties inherent in lunar exploration and the vital importance of precise technology for successful landings.

Future Plans

Ispace continues analyzing mission data to refine its technology and enhance the probability of successful future lunar landings. The company remains committed to its lunar exploration goals.

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