ispace's lunar rover arrives in Japan to prepare for 2nd space probe

Leading Japanese space startup ispace Inc. said Wednesday its lunar micro rover has arrived in Japan from Luxembourg for a series of inspections ahead of its second lunar exploration mission this winter.The rover, named Tenacious, will be integrated into its lunar lander Resilience, and is expected to be launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the company said.The latest plan comes after the company's failed attempt in April 2023 to become the world's first private firm to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface. Its lander is thought to have crashed on the Moon'…READ FULL ARTICLE