1. Tokyo-based venture firm ispace has unveiled a new lunar lander, expected to launch in 2028, aimed at delivering payloads to the moon and potentially starting a service.
2. The project received funding from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry of Japan, totaling approximately 81.6 million dollars.
3. Ispace aims to become the first private Japanese company to successfully complete a lunar landing, following in the footsteps of US space development companies that have already achieved this feat.
2. The project received funding from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry of Japan, totaling approximately 81.6 million dollars.
3. Ispace aims to become the first private Japanese company to successfully complete a lunar landing, following in the footsteps of US space development companies that have already achieved this feat.
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Tokyo-based ispace unveiled a new lunar lander for launch in 2028, aiming to deliver payloads to the moon and potentially initiate services. Funding of approximately $81.6 million was secured from Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry. ispace aspires to become the first private Japanese
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251002_16/#summary
Date: Oct. 2, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-02
Created: 2025/10/03 04:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:26
Last Read: 2025/10/03 07:27