JAXA Delays 'Moon Sniper' Mission Due to Poor Weather

Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has postponed the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission for the third time. The mission was scheduled to launch on Monday from the southern island of Tanegashima, but was called off due to poor weather.

The "Moon Sniper" is a robotic spacecraft that is designed to land on the Moon's surface with pinpoint accuracy. The mission is part of JAXA's efforts to explore the Moon and prepare for future human missions.

The first attempt to launch the "Moon Sniper" was in July, but it was postponed due to technical problems. The second attempt was in August, but it was also postponed due to bad weather.

JAXA has not yet announced a new date for the launch of the "Moon Sniper". However, the agency has said that it is working to resolve the technical problems and improve the weather forecast.

The postponement of the "Moon Sniper" launch is a setback for JAXA, but it is not the first time that the agency has faced challenges. In March, JAXA's next-generation H3 rocket failed during its first test flight.

Despite the setbacks, JAXA remains committed to its lunar exploration program. The agency has said that it plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2029.

The postponement of the "Moon Sniper" launch is a reminder of the challenges of space exploration. However, it is also a testament to the determination of the Japanese space program. JAXA is a world leader in space exploration, and it is confident that it will overcome these challenges and achieve its goals.