Japan Achieves a Soft Lunar Landing, but Its Life on the Moon May Be Short


Japanese spacecraft lands softly on moon but faces power issue. Japan's SLIM made a precise soft landing on the moon, demonstrating advanced technology. However, due to solar panel problems, its operation time is limited. Despite this setback, the mission achieved a successful soft landing, making Japan the fifth country to do so. The spacecraft's innovative landing capabilities have potential for future missions, including NASA's Artemis program. Although the solar panel issue is being addressed, mission managers continue to prioritize data retrieval. The deployment of two rovers also presents an opportunity for valuable exploration. JAXA officials are hopeful about the mission's success and are looking forward to analyzing the data acquired during the landing.



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