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ispace is a lunar exploration company with over 200 staff and offices in Japan, Europe and the United States.

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Today, our Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada unveiled the final design of our micro rover, which will be transported to the lunar surface by our #HAKUTO_R Mission 2 lander, named “RESILIENCE”, reflecting the spirit of our motto to “Never Quit the Lunar Quest.” (1/2)

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1 year

We’ve received another incredible photo from the camera onboard our Mission 1 lander! Seen here is the lunar Earthrise during solar eclipse, captured by the lander-mounted camera at an altitude of about 100 km from the lunar surface. (1/2)

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We would like to express our gratitude for the many messages of support and encouragement that we have received following our lunar landing attempt. It means a lot to have such a wonderful, global community cheering us on and believing in our vision. (1/2) #ispace #HAKUTO_R

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Our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander was expected to land on the surface of the Moon at 1:40 am JST on April 26, 2023. At this time, our Mission Control Center in Tokyo has not been able to confirm the success of the lander. (1/2) #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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Our HAKUTO-R Program Mission 1 lunar landing live stream coverage is scheduled to open Tuesday, April 25, 15:20 (UTC)/11:20 (EST) at the earliest. Use the live stream link below to watch our landing event from anywhere! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1: Landing Live Stream

This is the official ispace landing coverage of HAKUTO-R Mission 1.

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The primary landing site for our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 is Atlas Crater, located in the northeastern quadrant of the Moon. (1/3) 📸 @NASA #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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2 years

Initial checkout operations in our Mission Control Center (MCC) continue, and, in the meantime, we are pleased to share another image from onboard! Pictured is the Earth and the @SpaceX launch vehicle's second stage, taken about 2 minutes after separation.

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Our HAKUTO-R M1 lunar lander was scheduled to land on the surface of the Moon at approx. 1:40 (JST). As of 8:00 today (JST), communication between the lander at the Mission Control Center was lost and it has been determined that Success 9 of the milestones is not achievable.(1/3)

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Hello from lunar orbit! 🌔 After last week's successful lunar orbital insertion maneuver, this image of the Moon was captured by our lander-mounted camera during HAKUTO-R Mission 1. More stunning views to come! #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest #moon #space

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We are excited to share a new photo of the Moon taken by the lander's on-board camera from an altitude of about 100 km above the lunar surface. The photo was taken at 4:32 am on April 15 (JST). (1/2)

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Mission Milestone 7 ✅! We are excited to share that, on its 100th day in space, our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander is now safely orbiting the Moon following a successful lunar orbit insertion maneuver!

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1 year

6 hours until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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1 hour until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! Historic live coverage of our landing event has begun. Watch here: #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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Our engineers and mission operations specialists in our MCC are currently working to confirm the current status of the lander. Further information on the status of the lander will be announced as it becomes available. (2/2) Read more:

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Status of ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander | ispace

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Mission Milestone 3 ✅! All check outs of the customer payloads onboard the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander have been completed and no deficiencies were found. With the earlier completion of Success 4, this means we have now achieved all of the first four Mission 1 Milestones.

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Our Ops Team has been able to successfully establish a stable attitude for the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander, as well as confirm stable power supply in orbit.

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2 years

Our #HAKUTO_R M1 lunar lander is on its way to the #Moon ! Thank you to all who joined us in witnessing this historic moment, not only for our company, but also for development of the cislunar economy. And a big thanks to the @SpaceX team and @elonmusk , too! #ispace #lunarquest

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ispace will continue to make the most of the data and know-how acquired during the operation through Success 8, and landing sequence, including aspects of Success 9, aiming to dramatically improve the technological maturity of Mission 2 in 2024 and Mission 3 in 2025. (2/3)

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A message from ispace Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada on @Int_Machines ’s great success:

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Mission Milestone 5 ✅! Our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander has successfully completed a month-long stable navigation and nominal cruise in deep space! As of today, it is currently approx. 1.34 million km from Earth. (1/3) Read more: #ispace #lunarquest

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Our Ops Team has successfully carried out the second orbital control maneuver of our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander operations plan! Since its launch on Dec. 11th, 2022, our lander has maintained stable navigation. (1/3) #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest

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1 year

3 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon!

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Today we announced the results of our HAKUTO-R M1 lunar landing flight data analysis, which revealed that the lander fully completed the planned deceleration process, slowing to the target speed of less than 1 m/s in a vertical position at an altitude of approx. 5 kms. (1/2)

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We are proud of our team's contributions toward all that we accomplished during M1. Our commitment to the world is to make the most of the data and know-how acquired during M1, and we will keep moving forward toward Missions 2, 3, and beyond. Never Quit the #lunarquest ! (2/2)

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2 years

While initial checkout operations continue in ispace’s Mission Control Center (MCC), we have also received the first images taken by our lander-mounted camera! This is an image of the Earth about 19 hours after separation from the launch vehicle.

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Read more (3/3): #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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Status Update on ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander | ispace

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The Moon hung perfectly between the Sun and Earth at this moment, casting a shadow resulting in the solar eclipse visible over Australia in this image. (2/2) #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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Thank you @NASAMoon and LRO Team for following our mission and sharing our lander’s location on the Moon. We have been conducting a thorough analysis of the flight data received during M1’s operation and will announce the results on May 26th. Stay tuned for updates.

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Our Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter camera has imaged the impact site of the ispace HAKUTO-R Lander, which experienced an anomaly on April 26 during its landing attempt.

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We are excited to announce the scheduled lunar landing date for our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 is Tuesday, April 25, 16:40 (UTC) / 12:40 (EST) at the earliest! (1/4)

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1 year

2 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! On Dec. 11, 2022, our lander launched on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, beginning a journey that took the lander approx. 1.4 million km into deep space and into lunar orbit.

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ispace is pleased to announce that former NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret) and serial entrepreneur Ronald J. Garan Jr. has assumed the role of new CEO of ispace technologies U.S. (1/2) Read more:

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2 years

Our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander--operated from our Mission Control Center in Nihonbashi, Tokyo--continues to maintain a stable attitude and power supply on its journey to the Moon. #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest

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Yesterday our Ops Team successfully carried out the 3rd orbital control maneuver of our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander operations plan! The lander is currently traveling about 1.3 million km from Earth. (1/3)

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2 years

As of the evening of January 20 (JST), our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander has traveled about 1.4 million km, reaching its maximum distance from Earth on its journey to the Moon!

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Assembly, integration, and testing of our HAKUTO-R Mission 2 lunar lander flight model has begun at the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center ( @TKSC_JAXA ). (1/2) #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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The camera onboard our HAKUTO-R M1 lander continues to capture beautiful images of our Moon from lunar orbit! This photo is a composite of 3 images, with a reflection of the lander’s MLI visible on the right. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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2 years

Mission Milestone 4 ✅! Our Ops Team has successfully completed the first orbital control maneuver, setting the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lander on a course towards the Moon and verifying operation of the main propulsion system, among other critical systems.

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“Since we have successfully completed the Lunar Orbit Insertion Maneuver, we have arrived in a stable orbit around the Moon. In orbit, the lander periodically enters the Moon's shadow, causing eclipse from the lander's perspective similar to what's seen from Earth.” (1/2)

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Mission Milestone 2 ✅! By completing launch and separation from the @SpaceX rocket, “Success 2” has been achieved, meaning the Series 1 lander has demonstrated its ability to withstand the extreme conditions of launch. Read more: #ispace #hakuto_r

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“Mission 1 demonstrated a great deal of technical reliability, as our lander reached the lunar surface just prior to landing. Now, we have been able to identify the issue during the landing and have a very clear picture of how to improve our future missions." (1/2)

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1 year

4 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon!

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“Our M1 lander remains in a stable orbit around the Moon. As Ground Controllers, we work to maintain communication with the lander and prepare for tasks and events such as Moon occultations, which is when the Moon comes between the Earth and the lander." (1/2)

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2 years

Our HAKUTO-R Series 1 Lander has entered a low-energy orbit and is currently expected to land on the Moon in April 2023. This fuel-saving transfer method uses the gravity of the Sun, which helps save propellant and maximize customer payload space. #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest

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Wishing everyone a Happy Earth Day! Today serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of our planet. Here is an image looking back at the Earth, taken by our lander-mounted camera during HAKUTO-R Mission 1 at a distance of about 400,000 km. (1/2)

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Mission Milestone 8 ✅! We are excited to share that our HAKUTO-R M1 lander has completed all planned orbital control maneuvers! (1/4)

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Although the lander did not complete a soft landing, the cause has been identified and upgrades and improvements are being incorporated into Missions 2 & 3. Read more (2/2): #ispace #lunarquest #HAKUTO_R

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ispace Announces Results of the “HAKUTO-R” Mission 1 Lunar Landing | ispace

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Today we’re also excited to share updates on the progress of Missions 2 & 3! These two missions, currently planned for 2024 and 2025, respectively, will contribute to @NASA 's Artemis Program and further improve the maturity of our company’s technology and business model. (1/3)

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Our earliest targeted landing date, Tuesday, April 25, 16:40 (UTC)/12:40 (EST), is approaching! (2/2) #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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We are excited to introduce a whole new way to follow along with our HAKUTO-R Mission 1! Using our M1 Lander Tracker, you can see our lander’s approximate location as it makes its way to the Moon. This image shows the lander’s estimated location as of Jan 27.

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Although we’ve been very focused on our own mission to the Moon, we want to take a moment to congratulate @NASA on the successful completion of the Artemis I mission!

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Our Mission Control Center (MCC) in Tokyo has received another image from our HAKUTO-R M1 lander-mounted camera! (1/4)

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ispace is honored to have received the Jury’s Award award. Seen here is our Founder & CEO, Takeshi Hakamada, explaining our continuous missions to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the 2023 Japan Startup Award ceremony. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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5 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon!

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Here’s a glimpse at the ongoing assembly of our Series 1 #lunar lander for #HAKUTO_R Mission 2! Pictured are parts of the propulsion system, and you can see the thruster nozzles are marked with colorful patterns caused by the extreme heat of thruster firing tests. (1/2)

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Wishing you all a happy, healthy holiday season! With our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander on its way to the Moon, 2022 was certainly one for the books. We look forward to sharing another exciting year with you all in 2023! #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest #space

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Beautiful image of the Moon from lunar orbit, captured by one of our Mission 1 payloads, the @Canadensys1 lunar imaging system. Well done and thanks for being on board!

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We've got the moon in our sights! The Canadensys multi-camera AI-enabled lunar 360-degree imaging system is in lunar orbit aboard the Japanese ispace lander and has collected spectacular images of our Moon. Read more on our website: []

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Our #HAKUTO_R Mission 2 RESILIENCE lander will transport 5 payloads to the lunar surface, which are being integrated as lander development progresses. (1/2)

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"As our M1 lander approaches the lunar surface, the Moon occupies more of the lander's field of view. This causes the Sun to be blocked for more time, which poses a challenge for power management and power generation." (1/2)

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The site meets the technical specifications of the lander technology demonstration mission, the scientific exploration objectives for the @MBRSpaceCentre mission, as well as the mission requirements of our other customers. (2/3)

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9 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! At ispace, we aim to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. (1/2)

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We've been awarded a grant of up to approx. $80 million by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)! We expect to use the grant to support the development and operation of the Series 3 lunar lander for future missions. Read more: #ispace

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ispace has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market today, April 12, 2023.

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“I would like to congratulate @JAXA_en on the successful landing of the small-scale lunar lander SLIM! I am thrilled with the achievement of Japan’s 1st #Moon landing, and I believe that this accomplishment serves as a source of inspiration and pride for Japanese people." (1/2)

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Mission 2 #RESILIENCE lander progress continues each day! In this video from the end of last year, our engineers can be seen integrating the avionics system, which houses various components that serve as the lander’s brain and nervous system. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest #Moon

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The HAKUTO-R Mission 2 RESILIENCE lander is one step closer to the Moon! We are pleased to announce today that the lander has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing and remains on schedule for a winter 2024 launch. Thermal vacuum testing is conducted in a large chamber

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Our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander is planned to launch tomorrow morning, Dec. 11, at 2:38 a.m. (EST)! Tune in to the @SpaceX launch livestream and then join us for our post-separation livestream coverage here: #ispace #hakuto_r #space #lunarquest

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1 year

Landing site selection was accomplished through collaboration with MBRSC and @CrpgNancy . (3/3)

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Launch preparations have been completed, including integration of the #HAKUTO_R Mission 1 lunar lander into the @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket! First success milestone—Success 1 Completion of Launch Preparations—fulfilled. ✅ Read more: #ispace #lunarquest

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"Today our HAKUTO-R M1 lander is traveling at a speed around 520 m/s, which is about the same speed as someone standing near the Earth's equator as it spins, or about the same speed as a supersonic aircraft at Mach 1.5!" - Sam Richards: Spaceflight Operations Engineer #ispace

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6 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! Landing event livestream coverage will begin at the link below approximately 1 hour prior to landing, which is scheduled to take place on April 25, 16:40 (UTC)/12:40 (EST) at the earliest. (1/3)

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"Our HAKUTO-R M1 lander is now in the 2nd phase of transit, at approx. 610,000 km from Earth. To achieve lunar orbit, this phase will require the use of longer maneuvers, which our Ops Team has been working hard to prepare for." - Krishna Soni: Spaceflight Operations Engineer

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Today is #InternationalMoonDay ! About 54 years after the #Apollo11 landing, the camera onboard our Mission 1 lander captured video of the #Moon on April 24th from approx. 100 km above the lunar surface. With M2 currently scheduled for 2024, we continue to pursue the #lunarquest .

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ispace is opening an office in Colorado! We plan to create a full engineering team in the Denver area, led by Kursten O'Neill, who recently joined our team from SpaceX. The US office will focus on designing our next lunar lander design, a larger model to be used for Mission 3. 🇺🇸

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At ispace, we’re a team over 200 strong, HQ’d in Tokyo with offices also in Luxembourg and the U.S. (1/2) 📸 Tokyo, 1/2023 #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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"The team at Astrobotic saw the successful launch of their lunar lander “Peregrine”, which has since suffered a propulsion system anomaly. Now the team is working to find ways to extend the spacecraft's operational life and gather valuable data before losing power." (1/4)

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We’re pleased to announce new cooperation with @SkyrootA and HEX20 to jointly develop the Indo-Pacific region market, aiming to create a transportation service for full-scale lunar orbit missions. Read more: #ispace #lunarquest #indopacific #IAC2023

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Mark your calendars! In just one week, our HAKUTO-R Program Mission 1 lunar lander is scheduled to land on the Moon. Another vital part of our Mission 1 team is our backup Operations Team, located in Luxembourg! (1/2) 📸 Luxembourg, 3/2023

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new ispace - U.S. headquarters in Denver, Colo.! At this facility, we are currently designing, and plan to manufacture and operate, our new APEX 1.0 lunar lander for future missions. (1/2) Read more: #ispaceUS

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Happy New Year from all of us at ispace! 2023 is the year of the rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac, and we’re feeling especially fortunate to be planning our lunar landing under this sign. Can you guess why?

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"With our HAKUTO-R M1 lander making its way closer to the Moon, we are preparing for the next phase of operations. The upcoming phase will entail various maneuvers that will direct the lander towards lunar orbit." (1/2)

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8 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! We’re proud to introduce our Operations Team, working out of our HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center (MCC) in Tokyo. (1/3)

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Having begun Mission 2 flight model Assembly, Integration and Testing, our engineers, together with our CTO Ryo Ujiie, filled this Daruma's 1st eye. Following Japanese tradition, its 2nd eye will be filled upon achieving the goal of successful AIT and launch, scheduled for 2024.

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Live coverage has begun of our HAKUTO-R Mission 1 launch on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla.! Join us here for post-separation coverage, starting soon: #ispace #hakuto_r #space #lunarlander #lunarquest

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ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1: Launch Live Stream

This is the official ispace launch coverage of our Mission 1 Launch.

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As of today, the lander has traveled approximately 1.24 million kilometers from the Earth and is scheduled to be at its farthest point of approximately 1.4 million km from the Earth by Jan. 20. (2/3) Read more here:

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ispace Successfully Carries Out Second Orbital Control Maneuver | ispace

Ispace is a private lunar robotic exploration company that is developing micro-robotic technology to provide a low-cost and frequent transportation service to and on the Moon, conduct lunar surface...

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"We're getting closer to the Moon! As of today, our HAKUTO-R M1 lander is about 800,000 km from Earth. With this shrinking distance, we're able to use higher data rates and download more data for the mission and our customers." - Ryoji Mizuniwa: Mission Operations Engineer

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"Our HAKUTO-R M1 lander is currently orbiting the Earth at a distance of approx. 580,000 km. In the coming weeks it will transition to a lunar orbit where a series of maneuvers targeting landing will be performed." — Tiago Monteiro Padovan: Spaceflight Dynamics Engineer

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Under the direction of our Ops Team in our Mission Control Center in Tokyo, the lunar orbit insertion maneuver was performed in accordance with the mission operation plan on March 21, JST. This is an image of the team celebrating the successful completion of the operation.

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An announcement is expected upon the completion of all lunar orbital maneuvers prior to the landing sequence. The lunar landing is scheduled to take place around late April. Stay tuned for more M1 updates! Read more: #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest

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ispace Completes Success 7 of Mission 1 Milestones | ispace

Ispace is a private lunar robotic exploration company that is developing micro-robotic technology to provide a low-cost and frequent transportation service to and on the Moon, conduct lunar surface...

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10 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! Here’s an image of our AIT Team integrating the fuel tanks into the flight model last year at an @ArianeGroup facility in Lampoldshausen, Germany. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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"Making its way closer after reaching its furthest point in January, our HAKUTO-R M1 lander is now approximately 1.2 million km away from Earth." - Angel Milagro: Lead Spaceflight Operations Engineer #ispace #hakuto_r #lunarquest

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On this day 1 year ago, our #HAKUTO_R Mission 1 lunar lander entered into lunar orbit, capturing stunning images of the #Moon such as this one. We are looking forward to seeing what images our #RESILIENCE lander will capture during Mission 2! #ispace #lunarquest

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HAKUTO-R M1 launch window is currently planned for Nov. 9-15, 2022 at the earliest! Our lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Fla. and will carry a variety of payloads to the Moon's surface. Image from IABG GmbH Space Centre. Read more:

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Our HAKUTO-R M1 launch has been updated to Dec. 1 at 3:37 a.m. EST, which will allow @SpaceX to perform additional pre-flight checks of the launch vehicle. Stay tuned for more information. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #space #lunarlander #lunarquest

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After separation from the rocket, our Ops Team in our Mission Control Center confirmed communication with the lander, utilizing the Estrack ground station network of the European Space Agency ( @ESA ). Operations to establish a stable attitude and power generation are in progress.

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11 days until our HAKUTO-R M1 scheduled landing on the Moon! Here’s an image of our Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) Team installing the landing gear onto the flight model last year at @IABG_mbH 's Space Centre. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #lunarquest

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"Our M1 lander remains in a stable orbit around the Moon. Currently it's orbiting several times a day with the number of orbits around the Moon per day increasing as maneuvers bring it closer to the lunar surface."—Fernando G. Meruelo:Lead Mission Analysis & Flight Dynamics Engr.

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On Dec. 11, 2022, our HAKUTO-R M1 lunar lander launched on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking the beginning of its journey to the Moon. The lander has been in operation for over 90 days, and the next phase of the mission—reaching lunar orbit—is just around the corner. (1/3)

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We are excited to announce that we plan to launch our M1 lander at 3:46 am, November 28th (EST) at the earliest on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla.! We also unveiled our mission milestones, landing site, and more here: #ispace #HAKUTO_R

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We are pleased to announce that our #HAKUTO_R Mission 1 lander has entered the second phase of its mission! The lander is now on a trajectory to the Moon with a scheduled landing for the end of April 2023. Read here for more: #ispace #lunarquest

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