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Japan joins race to Moon with successful rocket launch

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2023-09-07 08:42:49  • 1 min

Japan joins race to Moon with successful rocket launch

Japan joins race to Moon with successful rocket launchClose

Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a lunar lander, following three delays due to bad weather.

The lander, dubbed the "moon sniper", is expected to attempt a Moon landing in February if all goes well.

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