Japanese private team to launch lunar probe vehicle in 2016

Japanese private team to launch lunar probe vehicle in 2016

Tohoku University professor Kazuya Yoshida (2nd from L) and other members of a Japanese private-sector team announce a plan in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2015, to launch a lunar probe vehicle on a U.S. rocket in the second half of 2016 in a moon exploration competition sponsored by Google Inc. A prototype vehicle is on display in front of them. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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