Japan Launches Rocket With Lunar Lander, X-Ray Telescope

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Just hours ago, Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a lunar lander and an X ray telescope meant to explore the origins of the universe. 13 minutes after lift off, the rocket released the X ray satellite into orbit. It will help study the make up of the space between Galaxies which Japan's space agency hopes leads to new discoveries about how the universe was formed. The lunar lander is on its way to the moon where it's expected to enter orbit in 3 to 4 months and land next year.