Historical Events tagged with "hiten"
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Japan's First Lunar Probe Launched
Japan launched Hiten, its first lunar probe, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission represented Japan's entry into lunar research, emphasized the advancements in robotic spacecraft technology, and came 14 years after the last lunar probe by the Soviet Union. Hiten was designed to orbit the moon and study its surface, contributing to a deeper understanding of lunar science. Notably, this mission made Japan the first country other than the United States or the Soviet Union to send a robotic spacecraft to the moon, showcasing its growing capabilities in space technology.
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