Which one of the following is the objective of Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) Mission? |ForumIAS

Q. Which one of the following is the objective of Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) Mission?

[A] It aims to search for signs of water ice on the Moon surface.

[B] It aims to deploy a network of seismic sensors for understanding lunar structure.

[C] It aims to test and demonstrate new technologies for future lunar missions.

[D] It aims to collect and analyze lunar soil samples for resource potential.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation – SLIM is Japan’s first lunar surface mission. The primary objective of this mission is to demonstrate a highly-accurate lunar soft-landing using a lightweight architecture. It aims to test and demonstrate new technologies that can be used in future lunar missions, such as a vision-based navigation system and observational data from previous lunar missions.

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