NASA Captures Impact Site of ispace’s Resilience Lunar Lander
NASA has captured striking images of the crash site of a Japanese company’s lunar lander. The photos, taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, reveal the aftermath of ispace’s Resilience lander impact on the moon.
The crash site, located in the volcanic Mare Frigoris region, shows a dark smudge where the lander and its mini rover struck the lunar surface. Surrounding the impact point is a faint halo created by the dust and debris kicked up during the collision.
Detailed Images Reveal Lunar Impact Zone
The moon’s far northern Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold, became the resting place of the Resilience lander after it slammed into the surface. NASA released these images two weeks following the crash, providing a clear view of the site.
Captured last week, the photos come from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which continues to monitor the moon’s surface for changes and events.
ispace Faces Consecutive Mission Challenges
This crash marks the company’s second setback in two years. Tokyo-based ispace launched the Resilience mission from Cape Canaveral in January, but officials have yet to disclose the exact reasons behind the failure.
The company is expected to hold a news conference soon to explain what led to the unsuccessful landing attempt. Despite these challenges, ispace remains committed to advancing lunar exploration.
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