12 Moon mission failure: why is it so hard to pull off a lunar landing? (www.nature.com) posted 355 days ago by dukey 355 days ago by dukey +13 / -1 Moon mission failure: why is it so hard to pull off a lunar landing? The ispace lander’s failed touchdown highlights the challenges Moon landings pose, especially for private companies. The ispace lander’s failed touchdown highlights the challenges Moon landings pose, especially for private companies. 7 comments share 7 comments share save hide report block hide replies
From what I read they ran out of fuel on the descent and crashed because they couldn't slow down enough for landing.