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Tragic Crash: ispace's Lunar Lander Loses Communication

6/21/2025

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On June 5, 2025, ispace's lunar lander Resilience met a tragic fate, crashing into Mare Frigoris and losing all communication. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter later revealed the crash site, marked by a dark smudge and a bright halo. The mission also lost the Tenacious microrover, which carried a cherished piece of artwork, marking ispace's second setback on the lunar frontier.

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On June 5, 2025, ispace's lunar lander Resilience met a tragic fate, crashing into Mare Frigoris and losing all communication. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter later revealed the crash site, marked by a dark smudge and a bright halo. The mission also lost the Tenacious microrover, which carried a cherished piece of artwork, marking ispace's second setback on the lunar frontier.