Japan's 'Moon Sniper' mission aims for precision lunar landing following launch :-The Economic Times Sep 7 2023

 

Japan launched its "Moon Sniper" mission, aiming to rebound from previous setbacks and strengthen its space program. The mission includes the "SLIM" Moon probe, built for precise landing within 100 meters on the lunar surface, a significant improvement over previous missions. The XRISM satellite, developed in collaboration with the US and European space agencies, will conduct X-ray spectroscopic observations. The mission is seen as a global milestone and paves the way for future expeditions to resource-limited celestial planets. Japan remains committed to its space goals, despite past failures and rocket launch issues.