"Japan's SLIM Moon Lander Defies Odds, Survives Second Lunar Night"

Japan's SLIM moon lander has survived its second lunar night, defying expectations after landing on the moon in January. The spacecraft, which had already achieved its primary mission goals, experienced some malfunctions due to extreme conditions but managed to maintain most of its functions. This success comes after the recent completion of the mission by the Odysseus spacecraft, marking the first lunar touchdown by a private spacecraft and the first for an American vehicle since 1972.