Who knew Kayuga is Japanese for Selene! - HLG
May 21, 2009 Updated
KAGUYA to be dropped onto the moon's surface on June 11 as observations completed
The KAGUYA, who carried out its regular operations for about 10 months and post-operational observations for about 8 and half months, is scheduled to be maneuvered to be dropped around 80 degrees east longitude and 63 degrees south latitude on the moon's front-side surface at 3:30 a.m. on June 11 (Japan Standard Time.) As the KAGUYA's expected landing position is in the shade on the Moon, we many be able to witness some flash from its collision; therefore, we are now informing all related organizations both in Japan and overseas of its falling time and location.
* Based on the latest analysis of the orbit as of June 5, we updated the KAGUYA's falling location.
* Please note that the KAGUYA's falling time and location are subject to change as we further analyze its orbit and conditions
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