The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully launched its new advanced lunar lander as part of its commitments to the US-led Artemis Program. The unmanned mission is designed to scout and map the Moon’s polar regions, which are critical areas believed to harbor frozen water ice. The lander, carrying sophisticated surveying equipment, aims to pinpoint future landing sites for crewed missions and assess the feasibility of extracting lunar resources. This mission marks a major contribution by Japan to the international effort to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
