Japan gives $80m subsidy to moon exploration startup ispace

Japan gives $80m subsidy to moon exploration startup ispace

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Tokyo-based ispace aims to launch its second moon lander next year

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will provide a 12 billion-yen ($80 million) subsidy for moon exploration startup ispace industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday.

Tokyo-based ispace aims to launch its second moon lander next year following its failed first mission in April this year.