"Japan's SLIM Probe Faces Power Struggle on Moon Due to Solar Cell Issue"
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Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the moon but is unable to generate solar power, possibly due to incorrect solar panel angles. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is prioritizing data transfer to Earth while hoping for a change in sunlight angle to restore functionality. SLIM's precision landing technology aims to aid future moon exploration, but JAXA has faced setbacks in rocket development, including the recent failure of its flagship rocket H3. Despite the challenges, Japan is looking to expand its role in space exploration and aims to send an astronaut to the moon in partnership with NASA.
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