Japan launches lander mission to Moon, telescope for universe exploration; Isro sends best wishes

Joining the global race for the Moon, Japan on Thursday launched a rocket carrying a Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) as well as an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe. Isro posted on X, “Congratulations JAXA on the successful launch of the SLIM lander to the moon. Best wishes for another successful lunar endeavour by the global space community.”