SLIM lunar lander to make history with soft landing

  • Japan targeting Jan. 19 for nation’s 1st-ever moon landing
  • SLIM lunar lander aims to make history next month
  • SLIM spacecraft to begin descent on Jan. 19 around 10 a.m. EST
  • First-ever soft lunar landing for a Japanese spacecraft
  • SLIM probe to enter lunar orbit on Christmas Day
  • Success would make Japan the fifth nation to land on the moon
  • SLIM aims for a pinpoint landing with high precision
  • Two miniprobes to deploy onto lunar surface after landing

Japan is targeting Jan. 19 for its first-ever moon landing with the SLIM lunar lander. The spacecraft will begin its descent on Jan. 19 around 10 a.m. EST, with touchdown scheduled to occur about 20 minutes later. If successful, this will mark the first soft lunar landing for a Japanese spacecraft. SLIM is expected to enter lunar orbit on Christmas Day and spend nearly a month preparing for the landing attempt. The mission aims for a pinpoint landing with high precision, contributing to international space exploration efforts. Additionally, two miniprobes will be deployed onto the lunar surface after landing.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides factual information about Japan’s plan to land its robotic spacecraft on the moon. It includes details about the target date, the spacecraft’s mission, and the significance of the landing. The information is supported by quotes from JAXA officials and references to previous lunar landing attempts.
Noise Level: 7
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about Japan’s upcoming lunar landing mission, including the target date and details about the spacecraft. It also mentions the significance of the mission and its potential impact on future exploration. However, there is some repetitive information and unnecessary details about previous lunar landing attempts by other countries that are not directly related to the main topic.
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Public Companies: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) (null)
Private Companies: ispace
Key People: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) ()

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