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Japan's Historic Lunar Landing: The 5th Country to Reach the Moon

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Japan makes history as the fifth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. Find out more about this significant achievement!

Japan has made history by becoming the fifth country to reach the moon with the successful landing of the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on the lunar surface. The spacecraft, also known as the 'Moon Sniper,' achieved a high-precision landing in a groundbreaking moment for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Despite facing challenges with solar power generation, this achievement marks a significant milestone in Japan's space exploration endeavors.

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon's historic lunar landing took place at about 12:20 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, solidifying Japan's position in the space race. This remarkable feat showcases Japan's advanced technology and expertise in space exploration, positioning the country as a key player in the global space community.

Moreover, Japan's national wealth has reached a record $27 trillion, reflecting the country's economic strength and growth. This financial milestone aligns with Japan's technological achievements in space and beyond, highlighting the nation's overall prosperity and influence on the world stage.

In sports news, Japan faced a surprise defeat by Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup, revealing unexpected vulnerabilities in the team. Despite this setback, Japan's successes in space exploration and economic prowess continue to shine, solidifying its position as a diverse and resilient nation with a multifaceted global impact.

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Japan's Lunar Spacecraft Is on the Moon, but Status Unclear (Voice of America)

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Japan Becomes 5th Country to Reach the Moon (TIME)

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Japan became 5th country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (ABC News)

Japan has become the fifth country in history to reach the moon when its spacecraft landed on the lunar surface.

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Japan makes contact with 'Moon Sniper' on lunar surface - BBC News (BBC News)

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' makes historic lunar landing (Aljazeera.com)

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Japan's SLIM probe lands on moon but can't generate solar power (Reuters)

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Japan's SLIM spacecraft reaches moon's surface (Nikkei Asia)

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Japan became the fifth country to reach the moon after its spacecraft ... (Okotoks Today)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when its spacecraft landed on the lunar surface early Saturday, officials said.

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Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon (Quartz)

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Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission (BBC News)

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Japan prepares for its first moon landing Saturday (PBS NewsHour)

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Japan successfully lands probe on moon (NHK WORLD)

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' Lands, Makes Contact, But Power Running Low (Voice of America)

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Japan becomes the fifth country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (UpperMichigansSource.com)

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' lands but power running low (Vanguard)

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Shock Iraq defeat exposes Japan frailties at Asian Cup (FRANCE 24)

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Japan becomes the fifth country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (KBTX)

The Smart Lander for ...

Japan's lunar probe lands on moon (Anadolu Agency)

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Japan becomes the fifth country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (WAFF)

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