Altitude Measurement Issue Caused Lunar Lander Crash, ispace Says

Ispace’s lunar lander rejected sensor altitude data.

Credit: ispace
After analyzing flight data, ispace believes that its Series 1 lunar lander crashed into the Moon because of an error in the spacecraft’s altitude measurement software. The Japanese startup attempted to land its uncrewed spacecraft on the Moon on April 25, but lost communications with the lander...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

Subscription Required

 

Altitude Measurement Issue Caused Lunar Lander Crash, ispace Says is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.