To the moon: Japanese insurers leap into lunar exploration

Mitsui Sumitomo and Tokio Marine to offer coverage for private-sector missions

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Ispace plans to send a craft to the moon this year. (Image courtesy of the company) 

MASAYUKI SHIKATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Two major Japanese insurers are developing policies for commercial lunar exploration, offering a safety net to encourage private-sector companies to enter a risky and expensive but potentially lucrative field.

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