"JAXA's SLIM Moon Lander Thrives Through Lunar Night, Captures New Photos"
TL;DR
Japan's SLIM moon lander, part of the "Smart Lander for Investigating Moon" mission, has successfully woken up from hibernation on the moon's surface, surviving the frigid lunar night and sending new imagery of its landing site on the rim of Shioli crater. Despite facing challenges such as engine trouble and reduced sunlight, the lander has met its main and extended mission objectives, including making a precision landing, deploying small rovers, and collecting science data.
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