Japanese corporation terminates lunar landing endeavor following communication loss with spacecraft

Japan abruptly discontinued its mission to perform its inaugural soft touchdown on the Moon on Friday due to a loss of communication with its spacecraft. This occurrence has discouraged ispace, a Tokyo-based corporation, from becoming the third private organization to attain this milestone.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/technology/20250606-japanese-company-abandons-moon-landing-mission-after-losing-contact-with-spacecraft