Japan's XRISM Telescope and SLIM Moon Lander Set for Launch

The launch of Japan's X-ray telescope, XRISM, and experimental moon lander, SLIM, has been postponed due to poor weather conditions. XRISM, a collaboration between JAXA, NASA, and the European Space Agency, will study cosmic X-rays to gather information on celestial objects' motion and chemistry. SLIM, a compact robotic moon lander, aims to demonstrate pinpoint navigation for future spacecraft landings. XRISM will be placed in orbit around 350 miles above Earth, while SLIM will take a roundabout journey of at least four months before attempting to land near the Shioli crater on the moon's near side.