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Japan’s SLIM Lander Successfully Enters Lunar Orbit.

Science & Technology | Dated: 09 Jan 2026

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that its "Smart Lander for Investigating Moon" (SLIM) has successfully entered the lunar orbit. SLIM, nicknamed the "Moon Sniper", aims to achieve a high-precision landing within 100 meters of its target site.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • If successful, Japan will become the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon.
  • The landing attempt is scheduled for January 20, 2026.
  • SLIM uses advanced vision-based navigation technology for pinpoint landing.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission: SLIM (Moon Sniper).
  • Agency: JAXA.
  • Goal: Precision Lunar Landing.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country's spacecraft named "SLIM" (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) recently entered lunar orbit?

Correct Answer: Japan

🚀 Quick Recap:

About JAXA

  • Country – Japan
  • President – Hiroshi Yamakawa