Japan's SLIM spacecraft attempts landing on the moon
epa11090269 An undated handout image made available by by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on 19 January 2024 shows an artist illustration of the SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) landing phase on the moon. In the early hours (Japan standard time) of 20 January 2024, SLIM is scheduled to attempt landing on the moon. If successful, this would mark the country's inaugural achievement in landing on the moon. EPA/JAXA HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
