"Japan's SLIM Moon Lander: A Precise Landing and Hope for Solar Power"

Japan's Moon lander, Slim, was turned off shortly after its historic lunar touchdown due to solar cells pointing west, away from the Sun, causing power drainage. However, Japan's space agency, Jaxa, is hopeful that the situation could improve as lighting conditions shift, potentially allowing for power generation. The mission team is preparing for restoration and is relieved to have successfully gathered data about Slim's predicament and its descent to the lunar surface. Slim, equipped with two small rovers and an infrared camera, may have to wait until the "lunar afternoon" for its solar cells to catch enough light to start charging the battery system.