"Surviving the Lunar Night: Japan's SLIM Moon Probe's Unexpected Success"

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"Surviving the Lunar Night: Japan's SLIM Moon Probe's Unexpected Success"
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Japan's SLIM moon lander, which made a historic touchdown on the moon last month, unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night and re-established communication with Earth after running out of power due to its tipped-over position. The spacecraft's solar panels regained electricity more than a week later, marking a significant achievement for Japan's space agency as countries and businesses race for the moon in search of resources and human habitability.

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