Japan’s space agency, JAXA, is making headlines with its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission, an innovative leap in lunar exploration. Launched on September 7, 2023, SLIM is all about precision and cutting-edge technology in a compact package. SLIM’s goal? To achieve a pinpoint landing on the Moon’s surface, something akin to a bullseye in lunar terms. It’s no easy feat, considering the complexities of lunar navigation and landing. This 200-kilogram lander, relatively lightweight compared to previous missions, aims to land within a mere 100 meters of its target on the Moon – a level of accuracy that’s groundbreaking. … Continue reading Japan’s SLIM Lander Targets Historic Lunar Landing as it Enters Moon’s Orbit