Recently, human society has taken a huge step toward the goal of space exploration. A rover called “Moon Sniper" from Japan successfully landed on the moon at 10:20 am (e.t). This rover was launched in September and orbited around the Earth after finally entering lunar orbit on Christmas day. This mission’s success has made Japan the 5th country to land on the moon and the third country to do so in this century. According to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Agency), this precision landing technology will be crucial for future development and exploration of the moon and space. 

The “Moon Sniper” mission is part of a broader trend among countries around the world that are seeking to land spacecraft and astronauts on the moon. India is one of the countries that are taking big leaps towards space exploration. In 2023, a rover from India, Chandrayaan 1, touched down on the moon’s south pole. This was the first time that any rover landed on this particular part of the moon. Following this success, India is planning to send an observation mission to the sun with a rover called Adita L1 and is working to send humans to the moon by 2040.

https://www.dw.com/en/japans-slim-sniper-starts-investigating-the-moon/a-66635314

https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/chandrayaan-1-completes-11-years-setting-the-stage-for-indias-space-program/articleshow/71701221.cms

An increasing number of nations are devoting resources and time to space exploration, particularly lunar exploration. The discovery of water ice on the moon's surface by scientists is the primary cause of this. Although the exact purpose of the ice is yet unknown, many nations are vying for access to the ice located near the moon's south pole. Since they are aware of the location, many international powers are still working on this project. As evidenced by the cases of Japan and India, other governments and nations in the future have shifted their emphasis to doing in-depth space research. These studies leave up the possibility of nations extending their borders into space and discovering new riches for the benefit of all.

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