Hey space fans! 🚀 NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter recently snapped some striking images of the Moon, capturing the crash site of Tokyo-based ispace’s lander, Resilience, along with its mini rover.
The photographs reveal a dark smudge with a subtle halo—a result of lunar dust kicked up by the impact—in the Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold, a volcanic region in the moon’s far north.
This incident marks the second mission stumble in two years for ispace. Launched from Cape Canaveral in January, hopes were sky-high, but fate had other plans, reminding us that innovation often comes with ups and downs.
ispace officials are set to hold a news conference next week to explain what went wrong, offering insights into the challenges of venturing into the unknown. Even setbacks spark learning and drive the future of space exploration! 🌌
Stay tuned for more updates in the ever-evolving world of space tech—because every crash tells a story of persistence, passion, and progress.
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NASA spacecraft photographs crash site of Japanese lunar lander
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