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Japan Becomes Fifth Country to Make Lunar Landing

‘MINIMUM SUCCESS’

But officials said the mission might be cut short.

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

A miniature model of the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is displayed at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)'s facility in Sagamihara, south of Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2024.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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