Lunar Exploration refers to the scientific investigation and study of the Moon, primarily conducted by humans and robotic spacecraft. This encompasses various missions and activities aimed at understanding the Moon’s geology, composition, surface features, and potential for future human habitation. Lunar exploration has been a significant aspect of space exploration history, with notable missions including the Apollo program, where astronauts landed on the Moon, and various robotic landers and orbiters by agencies such as NASA, ESA, and others. The objectives of lunar exploration include gathering knowledge about the Moon’s history, its resources, and its role in the context of the solar system, as well as testing new technologies for further space exploration missions, including human missions to Mars.
Japón logró un importante hito en la exploración espacial al aterrizar exitosamente su nave espacial Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) en la superficie lunar el 20 de enero…