Japanese startup ispace aims to become the first non-U.S. company to achieve a controlled moon landing as it prepares for the touchdown of its second uncrewed spacecraft on Friday, two years after its inaugural mission ended in failure.

A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north

A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.