Moon Sniper: Japan's SLIM Aims for Pinpoint Precision on Lunar Surface!

Japan's Moon-lander mission, SLIM, successfully launched after multiple weather-related delays.

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SLIM's landing is anticipated in a window of four to six months.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) congratulated JAXA on this significant launch.

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XRISM's primary mission is to study the hot gas plasma wind traversing galaxies.

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SLIM's primary mission is to showcase precision landing capabilities.

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The launch took place at the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan.

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Recent lunar endeavors saw India becoming the fourth country to achieve a successful Moon landing.

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The H-IIA rocket also transported the XRISM satellite, a collaborative project involving JAXA, NASA, and the European Space Agency.

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Japan's SLIM aims to revolutionize lunar landings, emphasizing precision over convenience.

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