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Japan is known for its technology.
No country lander has survived in the lunar night, ever. only Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has survived a lunar night. Most moon landers do not survive a lunar night.
For decades, the moon has been a target for exploration, with countries competing their missions to reach to the moon’s dusty surface. We've seen thrilling lunar landings, from the first steps to recent South Pole explorations.
But what if I told you a mission dared to go beyond? A mission that not only landed on the moon, but also endured the harshness of the lunar night... for not just one, but THREE lunar nights!
Yes, you heard that right! We're talking about the incredible achievement of the JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) mission!
1. What was the name of Japan's mission to land a spacecraft on the Moon?
• The name of Japan's mission was the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM. [SLIM, Japan's precision lunar lander]
2. When did the SLIM mission launch?
• The launch took place on September 6, 2023, with a joint launch alongside the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM).
3. What was the primary goal of the SLIM mission?
• The mission aimed to demonstrate precise lunar landing techniques for future missions. [Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) - JAXA]
4. Were there other objectives for the SLIM mission besides landing?
• Yes, the mission also investigated the possibility of downsizing and simplifying equipment used in lunar landers and studied the composition of the Moon's surface. [SLIM, Japan's precision lunar lander]
5. How did the SLIM mission reach the Moon?
• Unlike typical missions with a direct shot, SLIM entered a low Earth orbit first before initiating its trajectory towards the Moon. [SLIM, Japan's precision lunar lander]
6. When did the SLIM lander touch down on the Moon?
• The successful landing occurred on January 19, 2024. [The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan's SLIM moon lander - Space.com]
7. Where on the Moon did the SLIM mission land?
• The targeted landing zone was the Sea of Nectar. [Smart Lander for Investigating Moon - Wikipedia]
8. What scientific discovery did the SLIM mission make?
• The mission detected evidence of olivine, a mineral common in Earth's upper mantle, on the lunar surface. [The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan's SLIM moon lander - Space.com]
9. Is the SLIM mission still operational?
• Unfortunately, communication with the lander was lost in late May 2024. [The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan's SLIM moon lander - Space.com]
10. What was the significance of the SLIM mission?
• Despite the communication loss, the SLIM mission successfully demonstrated pinpoint lunar landing technics, paving the way for future lunar exploration by JAXA and other space agencies. [Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) - JAXA]
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Sachin Mehandiratta
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