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Yaoki
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<p><i>Yaoki</i> is a Moon rover made by Japanese company Dymon [ja] launched on 27 February 2025 by American company <a href="/facts/Intuitive_Machines/ysW1abte">Intuitive Machine's</a> <a href="/facts/IM-2/FTCUHqrk">IM-2 Athena</a> lander. It landed on the Moon but deployment was not possible as the lander was on its' side and the mission ended due to the landers' inability to recharge its batteries. </p><p><i>Yaoki</i> was first announced in 2019. The rover weighs 498 grams (17.6 oz) and transportation to the Moon costs $1.2 million per kilogram. </p>