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Japan's moon lander SLIM survives third lunar night

The Associated Press — April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

Summary: Japan's moon lander, SLIM, survived a third lunar night, with temperatures dropping to -170°C (-274°F). It landed on Jan. 20, making Japan the fifth country to land a probe on the moon. Despite challenges, SLIM's key functions are operational. JAXA plans to monitor its condition closely. The probe aims to test landing technology and gather geological data. NASA also restored contact with Voyager 1 recently.

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