Japan makes it to the moon


With the landing of their SLIM lunar lander in late January, they become the fifth country to do so – after the united States, Soviet union, China and India.

The rocket they launched. — ReutersThe rocket they launched. — Reuters

Picture of the SLIM on the moon, taken by their probe-like device. — AFPPicture of the SLIM on the moon, taken by their probe-like device. — AFP

People reacting to the moon touching down in Tokyo. — Reuters People reacting to the moon touching down in Tokyo. — Reuters

The camera probe-like device they used. — AFPThe camera probe-like device they used. — AFP

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