Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Ispace's Resilience Lander Eyes Moon Landing
A Japanese company, ispace, is trying to land its RESILIENCE spacecraft on the Moon.
The lander launched in January and has been traveling through space.
It is carrying scientific experiments including water electrolyzer and food production modules, plus a rover called Tenacious.
This is ispace's second attempt, after a previous mission failed.
If successful, it would be a big step for private companies exploring the Moon, and help Japan become a leader in the lunar market.
The landing is scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Ispace's RESILIENCE lander is targeting a lunar landing on June 5, 2025.
The lander launched on January 15, 2025, and entered lunar orbit on May 7, 2025.
The landing site is Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold.
RESILIENCE carries scientific payloads, including experiments and the Tenacious rover.
Success would strengthen Japan's position in the commercial lunar sector.
- Who
- Ispace, a Japanese private space company.
- What
- The ispace RESILIENCE lander is attempting a lunar landing.
- When
- Scheduled for 12:54 a.m. IST, June 5, 2025.
- Where
- Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold) on the Moon.
- Why
- To advance sustainable lunar exploration and commercial activity.
- Mission Name
- SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon program - Mission 2
- Lander Name
- RESILIENCE
- Launch Date
- January 15, 2025
- Target Landing Date
- June 5, 2025
- Landing Site
- Mare Frigoris
- Height
- 2.3 meters
- Weight
- 340 kilograms
