JAXA · Aerospace · 2024
Smart Lander for Investigating Moon. Demonstrated high-precision (100m) lunar landing on 19 January 2024, making Japan the fifth nation to soft-land on the Moon. Landed on its side after one of two main engines lost thrust, but achieved its primary precision-landing technology demonstration goal. Deployed two micro-rovers LEV-1 and LEV-2 (SORA-Q) before touchdown.
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View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Aerospace |
| Sub-type | Planetary Lander |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2024 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Also known as | Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, Moon Sniper |
| Announced | 2016 |
| Released | 2024-01-19 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 2400 × 2700 × 1700 mm |
| Weight | 200 kg |
| Frame | Aluminum, composite |
| Camera | 2 |
| Chipset | HR5000 (Mitsubishi rad-hardened SPARC V8) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Made in | Japan (Mitsubishi Electric) |
