Japan's 'Moon Sniper' mission Lunched In September Moon mission

Finally Japan's 'Moon Sniper land on moon

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Now, all eyes are on the upcoming landing attempt, which promises to showcase Japan's advanced aerospace technology.

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Lunched Details

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With its "sniper" technology, Japan hopes to "showcase its presence" in space and provide pivotal information on the moon's history, according to Morata.

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The craft is targeting an area within 100 meters (330 feet) of a spot on the lunar surface—far less than the usual landing zone of several kilometers.

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The descent of the lightweight SLIM craft, nicknamed the "Moon Sniper" by space agency JAXA, is scheduled to start at midnight Japan time on Saturday

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