Published 20:28 IST, January 18th 2024
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ Lander Heads for Historic Touchdown on Lunar Surface: '20 Minutes of Terror'
“The start of the deceleration to the landing on the Moon’s surface is expected to be a breathless, numbing 20 minutes of terror,” Kenji Kushiki said.
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM. | Image:
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20:25 IST, January 18th 2024