The Japanese SLIM spacecraft, which was put into sleep mode in the Shiori crater on the Moon before sunset, unexpectedly returned to operation after the third lunar night. This was reported by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Communication with the device was restored on the evening of April 23, and SLIM transmitted an image of the lunar surface, according to the agency.
“SLIM continues to operate, exceeding design expectations, even after three lunar nights,” JAXA said in a statement.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA in January showed First photo of the Intelligent Lunar Landing Vehicle (SLIM) module on the Moon.
In March it became known that Japan intended to To send Two astronauts will go to the Moon within the scope of the USA’s Artemis space program, which is planned to take place after 2028.
The United States plans to land its astronauts on the Moon in 2026 as part of the Artemis program. Starting from 2028, the mission will become regular and two representatives from Japan will be able to take part.
Previously on the Moon perceived Rocks with strange magnetic properties.
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Source: Gazeta
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