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Andrew Jones

Private Japanese moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of January SpaceX launch (photos)

Three technicians in white coveralls and helmets hold lines connected to a large box hovering above a gold-foiled cylinder secured in the center.

Japanese space exploration firm ispace is preparing for a second attempt at landing on the moon.

The "Resilience" Mission 2 lander has arrived in Florida ahead of launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, ispace announced on Wednesday (Nov. 27). The mission will launch no earlier than January 2025, according to the company, which has not yet announced a precise launch target.

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