NASA Spacecraft Spots Japan’s Moon Lander on Lunar Surface
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has spotted Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) that landed on the lunar surface last week.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2024
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Japan’s Robotic SLIM Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit on Christmas
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully entered lunar orbit on Christmas day, setting the stage for the nation's first-ever moon landing on January 20, 2024, the agency said.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2023
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