The company, ispace, is just one of many private-sector firms aiming for the moon and other missions in space.

A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north.

A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.The moon landing attempt by Tokyo-based company ispace on Friday Japan ...