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Kaguya (SELENE) enters lunar orbit
Kaguya (SELENE), operated by JAXA of Japan, enters lunar orbit on 2007-10-04. Mapped the Moon with high-definition imaging and laser altimetry, and ended on a controlled impact.
Historical — it happened, and the record is settled.
Subjects
- Kaguya (SELENE) · mission · not located
Evidence
Partly verified — Core facts are sourced; some optional detail is deliberately absent.
Japanese lunar mission record
Launch and arrival dates and the SLIM touchdown position.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency · Partly verified
JAXA mission reporting for Hiten, SELENE and SLIM