Japanese space company ispace has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a human settlement on the moon by 2040, despite experiencing its second failed attempt at landing a probe on the lunar surface.
Recent Developments
- The privately funded firm’s Resilience lander, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January, traveled nearly five months before attempting its descent onto the lunar surface.
- Unfortunately, it failed to make contact with Earth and was declared lost.
Ispace officials stated, "We are not deterred by setbacks. Our goal remains unchanged."
Vision for Lunar Settlement
Ispace’s ambitious plan includes:
- Building a city capable of housing up to 1,000 residents.
- Accommodating thousands of tourists visiting each year.
The company has secured funding from notable investors, including SoftBank Group Corp and Toyota Motor Corp.
Previous Attempts
Ispace’s first attempt at an uncrewed moon landing in April last year also ended in disappointment when it lost contact with its lander during the mission’s final moments.
Scientific Goals
Despite the setbacks, the Resilience lander was equipped with various payloads aimed at:
- Testing water extraction from lunar regolith (soil).
- Producing food through photosynthesis using algae.
Additionally, a small rover named Tenacious was set to deploy from Resilience upon a successful landing, tasked with collecting soil samples and transmitting high-definition video footage back to Earth.
Future Plans
Ispace plans to send another spacecraft, Venture, later this year. This mission is part of an effort to establish regular commercial flights between Earth and the moon by 2025. The Venture will support both crewed and uncrewed missions for:
- Scientific research.
- Tourism trips lasting several days or weeks.
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