Japanese Private Lunar Lander Crashes During Second Mission Attempt

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The lunar lander, developed by Tokyo-based company ispace, crashed during its second attempt to land on the moon.

The mission aimed to deploy a rover but ended in failure after losing communication with the lander.

Preliminary analysis indicates that a malfunction in the laser altitude measurement system contributed to the crash.

This incident marks another setback for ispace in its efforts to achieve successful lunar exploration.

The crash highlights the challenges faced by private companies in the competitive space exploration sector.

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