Japan Moon Mission

ISRO Congratulates Japan's JAXA On Successful Launch Of Lander Mission To Moon

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Thursday launched a rocket carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe as well as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).

Sep 07, 2023, 14:22 PM IST

Japan Mission Moon: After Russia in the race for the moon, 'Japan' gets a shock!

After the success of Chandrayaan-3, Japan's space agency is set to launch a lander and an X-ray mission on the lunar surface on Monday. The lander, which has been named "Moon Sniper" in Japanese, will enter the Moon's orbit three-four months after launch. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's goal of sending Moon Sniper is to achieve a small-scale lightweight probe system.

Aug 28, 2023, 08:42 AM IST

After India's Chandrayaan-3, Japan Gears Up To Launch Lander, X-Ray Mission For Moon Tomorrow

The SLIM lander aims to achieve a small scale, lightweight probe system and pinpoint landing technology, in addition to contributing to future lunar probes. 

Aug 27, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

Lunar Mission: Japanese company's lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover 'Rashid'

Lunar Mission: The ispace mission is called Hakuto, Japanese for white rabbit. In Asian folklore, a white rabbit is said to live on the moon. A second lunar landing by the private company is planned for 2024 and a third in 2025.

 

Dec 12, 2022, 10:25 AM IST