Japan launches rocket with lunar lander and X-ray telescope to explore origins of the universe Japan has launched a rocket with an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe
Science and Technology
A revolutionary satellite that will reveal celestial objects in a new light and the “Moon Sniper” lunar lander lifted off Wednesday night. The Japanese Space Agency launch, which was rescheduled several times due to bad weather, occurred aboard an H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center at Japan Standard. The XRISM satellite also called the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, is a joint mission between JAXA and NASA, along with participation from the European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency.JAXA's SLIM will demonstrate landing techniques by a small explorer. This will give an impetus to Moon and planet study through lighter exploration systems.
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