Which country has launched the world's first commercial moon lander ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Japan
The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lander of the Japanese company ispace was launched in December 2022 on a SpaceX rocket from Florida. It was reported as the world’s first commercial moon lander, built and run by a private company rather than a government space agency. It reached the Moon’s orbit, but crashed during its landing attempt in April 2023.