Jan 22, 2024
Japan’s historic Moon lander counts on sunlight to overcome battery issues
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: solar power, space, sustainability
Despite this historic feat achieved by the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), challenges persist.
The mission team established immediate communication with the lander post-landing, but concerns arose as the solar cell struggled to generate electricity.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) decided to switch off the Moon lander almost three hours after the historic landing.