Tag: japan lunar landing

apan has secured its position as the fifth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission. This groundbreaking moment follows the redemption sought by Japan after a private space company's failed lunar landing attempt last year. SLIM's innovative technology, aiming for an unprecedented landing accuracy of 100 meters, marks a significant leap forward in lunar exploration. However, challenges arise as the spacecraft faces potential limitations due to a power failure, adding suspense to this momentous feat in the global space race.