Japan attempts to revive Moon lander after second lunar night

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:04:28 GMT
Space Daily

Tokyo (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 Japan's space agency said on Tuesday it will try to revive its Moon lander...

Tokyo (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 Japan's space agency said on Tuesday it will try to revive its Moon lander after a second frigid, two-week lunar night, following a surprising awakening last month. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down in January at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days and carried out s