Pioneering Space Events: International Docking, Private Spacewalk, and Japan's Lunar Ambitions

The summary highlights recent significant space events including the docking of a spacecraft carrying American and Russian astronauts with the ISS, the first private spacewalk by SpaceX personnel and a billionaire, and Japan's plans for a lunar mission launch in December by ispace.

Recent space activities have marked significant achievements in space exploration. A spacecraft carrying an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing international cooperation in space missions.

In a landmark event for private space endeavors, two astronauts from a SpaceX capsule performed the world's first private spacewalk. Billionaire Jared Isaacman, alongside SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, conducted the historic excursion in the vacuum of space, which was broadcast live by the company.

Adding to the global momentum in space exploration, Japan's ispace announced plans to launch its second moon landing mission in December. The mission, named Hakuto-R Mission 2, aims for a lunar touchdown following a four to five-month spaceflight, utilizing a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for delivery.

(With inputs from agencies.)