Japan Eyes Lunar Landing of SLIM Lander as it The Enters Moon Orbit

Image Source : Google 25/12/2023 Author: Shivam

Japan's SLIM Lander enters Moon's orbit and it is set to become the fifth country in the world for succesfull lunar landing.

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) announced that SLIM Lander Successfully inserted into lunar orbit on Dec. 25.

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The lander is expected to land on January 20, statement given by JAXA.

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It lifted off in September from Southern island of Tanegashima, launched on H-IIA rocket.

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The lander is equipped with compact lunar probes and aims to achieve precise landing.

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JAXA said its main objective is landing accuracy within 100m in 4km X 2.4km landing area dedicated to Chandrayan 3.

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Preparations for landing will start with the perilune point lowering to 15km on 19 January.

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