JAXA small lunar landing demonstrator "SLIM ". Watch how it travels to the moon's surface in this animated explainer. Credit: ...

Similarly, Japan's SLIM lander, which touched down in March 2024, landed at a wonky angle, leaving its solar panels poorly ...

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace launched its first moon lander, Blue Ghost ... similar to the Japanese space agency's SLIM which succeeded in the country's first lunar landing last year.

Similarly, Japan's SLIM lander, which touched down in March 2024, landed at a wonky angle, leaving its solar panels poorly positioned, similarly curtailing its operational lifespan.

A single rocket has launched two lunar landers from US and Japanese companies, marking a major milestone for private..|News ...