Japan gives $80 mln subsidy to moon exploration startup ispace

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20/10/2023 02:51

TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Japan will provide a 12
billion yen ($80 million) subsidy for moon exploration startup
ispace  9348.T , 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.
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