ispace's RESILIENCE lander and TENACIOUS micro rover on the Moon

An artist's impression of ispace's RESILIENCE lander and TENACIOUS micro rover on the surface of the Moon. The lander and rover are part of the Japanese company's Mission 2 “SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon”, which launched on 15 January 2025.

ESA's Estrack network of satellite communication ground stations are providing the crucial link between the spacecraft and ispace mission control in Tokyo throughout the mission.