"NASA's LRO Captures Japan's Precision Moon Lander Upside-Down on the Moon"
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NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) on the lunar surface, showing a change in reflectance due to engine exhaust sweeping the surface after its successful pinpoint landing. Despite the precise landing, the craft tilted at an unintended angle, hindering power generation from its solar panels. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) aims to rectify this once the west side of the Moon is exposed to sunlight. Additionally, Slim deployed a palm-sized robot named SORA-Q and mini probes operated successfully on the lunar surface, showcasing advancements in space technology.
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