Private Japanese Moon Probe Snaps Photo of Lunar South Pole Ahead of June 5 Landing

Private spacecraft circling moon snaps photo with strange optical illusion

Ispace released a fresh photo taken by its lunar lander Resilience of the moon's south pole. The image features an optical illusion.

Private Japanese moon probe snaps photo of lunar south pole ahead of June 5 landing

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander captured a nice photo of the moon's south polar region. The probe is gearing up for a June 5 touchdown try.

Private Japanese Moon Mission Shares Striking Image of Lunar South Pole

A new milestone in private space exploration is fast approaching as ispace, a Tokyo-based aerospace company, prepares for the attempted landing of its Resilience lunar lander on June 5, 2025. Ahead of this critical maneuver, ispace released a remarkable image of the moon’s south polar region, showcasing the rugged terrain where humanity’s attention is increasingly focused. The photo, shared on May 22 via the company’s official account on X, come…