Private Spacewalks and Future Moon Landings: A New Era in Space Exploration

Recent developments in space exploration include a spacecraft docking with the ISS, the first private spacewalk in orbit, and a Japanese company's planned moon landing mission. These events highlight significant advancements in commercial and international space efforts.

Recent developments in space exploration mark a significant milestone as a spacecraft carrying an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the International Space Station. The mission, featuring NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, signifies ongoing international collaboration in space.

In a groundbreaking commercial feat, two astronauts completed the world's first private spacewalk. The duo, comprising a billionaire and an engineer, spent approximately 10 minutes each outside a SpaceX capsule, pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight with their ambitious Polaris Dawn mission.

Meanwhile, Japanese space exploration company ispace announced plans for a December launch of its second moon landing mission. The mission, named 'Hakuto-R Mission 2,' will be delivered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and aims for a lunar touchdown after a journey of four to five months from Florida.

(With inputs from agencies.)