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HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander Apparently Lost

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Tom Patton
Apr 28, 2023
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Tokyo-based lunar exploration company ispace has issued a statement concerning its HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander.

“Although we do not expect to complete the lunar landing at this time, we believe that we have fully accomplished the significance of this mission."

Takeshi Hakamada, Founder and CEO of ispace.

The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander was schedule…

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