SLIM

20242.7 m tallLunar lander

LocationMoon surface

Year2024

Size2.7 m tall

TypeLunar lander

About SLIM

Japans Smart Lander for Investigating Moon. Achieved a pinpoint landing within 100 m of its target. Landed upside down but still functioned. Survived the lunar night against expectations. Demonstrated precision landing technology.

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