Despite its failure, OMOTENASHI has provided a valuable experience for young researchers and will serve as a foundation for Japan's future space development.
OMOTENASHI failed, but the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has a history of turning initial failures into ultimate successes. Remember the Hayabusa2.
The world's smallest spacecraft, OMOTENASHI, is packed with the dreams and technology of researchers who have persisted in aiming for the moon.