Japan is going to the moon! If they successfully land, they’ll be the 5th country ever to do it.

Normally it only takes a few days to get to the moon, but Japan will take a few months, because they’re using a lunar lander nicknamed the “MOON SNIPER” to try to make a super accurate landing. Here’s why that’s so important and how this mission fits into the new space race…

I’ll let you know what happens when Japan lands! This short is part of our show Huge If True. If you like optimistic science and tech stories, subscribe for more.

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