#pinpoint-landing

#pinpoint-landing

Japan successfully landed a spacecraft on the lunar surface in January 2024 after a previous failed attempt.

The spacecraft, known as Moon Sniper, was designed for pinpoint landing, aiming to land within 100 meters of scientifically interesting rocks. [ more ]

Japan launches second attempt to land on the moon with the Moon Sniper spacecraft, aiming for pinpoint landing at scientifically interesting locations.

Pinpoint landing is the ability to land a spacecraft at a precise location on a celestial body, such as the moon, which is important for scientific exploration and finding water. [ more ]