CNN —A revolutionary satellite that will reveal celestial objects in a new light and the “Moon Sniper” lunar lander are preparing for launch.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, is expected to launch its XRISM mission, pronounced “crism,” from Japan on Sunday evening.
Along for the ride is JAXA’s SLIM, or Smart Lander for Investigating Moon.
Moon Sniper sets its sights on a craterMeanwhile, SLIM will use its own propulsion system to head toward the moon.
Previously, Japanese company Ispace’s Hakuto-R lunar lander fell 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) before crashing into the moon during a landing attempt in April.
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