"Resurrected: Japan's Moon Lander Returns to Action"

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Japan's moon lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has resumed operations after a rocky start, with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully establishing communication and obtaining scientific observations. Despite initial engine problems and a wonky landing, SLIM has landed within 55 meters of its target and is now set to investigate the lunar surface, including an exposed area of the moon's mantle. This development is a boost to Japan's space program, following recent mishaps in lunar missions.
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