"Japan's SLIM Moon Probe Achieves Pinpoint Landing, Paving the Way for Future Lunar Missions"

Japan's SLIM probe achieved a precise moon landing within a few meters of its target, marking the nation's fifth successful spacecraft landing on the moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) received data about the landing before the lander lost power, and hopes to revitalize its space program through partnerships with the United States. Despite recent setbacks, including a launch failure in March, Japan aims to send an astronaut to the moon in the next few years and continues to pursue lunar exploration projects.