Touchdown! Japan lands on the moon - but mission control struggles to make contact with the lander
Daily MailAUG 2023
It's a historic day as Japan has successfully tested an unprecedented experimental technology essential to shedding light on the mystery of the moon's possible water resources. The touchdown on the moon not only gives a much-needed boost to Japan's space program but also allows Tokyo to properly assert its position in lunar development.
As more and more nations are aiming for the moon and beyond, there's no doubt that the great space race has begun. While competition can breed success, it can also morph into conflict, particularly between rivals, such as the US and China. It seems that the great power competition risks dangerously transcending to space. Let's encourage progress, but ensure countries are in it for the right reasons.