After completing its analysis of the data from the unsuccessful Hakuto-R lunar landing, Japan’s private company ispace has concluded that difficult terrain and a last-minute alteration in the landing site are to blame. It appears that Hakuto-R successfully completed the entire deceleration phase in order to prepare for landing on the lunar terrain. When the […]
Japanese startup ispace failed to complete the first private landing on the Moon in human’s history. Engineers discovered that they could no longer connect with the Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander as it drew nearer to the Moon’s surface. Shortly after the expected landing, the CEO of the company Takeshi Hakamada said that “we have to […]
Leading South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group recently declared its entry into the space exploration sector. The business disclosed its plans to produce a lunar exploration rover in partnership with a number of Korean research institutions. The ambitious project intends to develop a flexible mobility platform with cutting-edge autonomous driving, solar charging, thermal management, and […]
