Moon sniper: Mystery of Japanese spacecraft’s landing on the moon – Stopped broadcasting

Mystery prevails about her planned landing of the Japanese spacecrafts Moon Sniper or SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon).

The live broadcast it stopped a while agohowever according to newer information the landing is successful.

A press conference will be held to clarify exactly what happened by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

A spokesman said the agency was still trying to confirm SLIM’s status.

This could take “up to two hours”, he explained.

The live streaming has been suspended. Please wait until the press conference. https://t.co/AcRTBcHAuL

— JAXA(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) (@JAXA_en) January 19, 2024

Video of the moon landing simulation:

＼Finally from 23:00 JST today／
[SLIM Moon landing: live broadcast 🌓]

Jan. 19 (Fri) 23:00~ JST
🔗 https://t.co/FTjt0Dm4tk
Please support SLIM as they take on the challenge of a high-precision pinpoint landing✨

You can send us your messages using the hashtag #SLIMMoonLive 📣 pic.twitter.com/L7i1QWOy4v

— JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (@ISAS_JAXA_EN) January 19, 2024