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Japanese lunar lander Hakuto-R captured a stunning photo of Earth during a solar eclipse before crashing into the Moon due to a software glitch, highlighting the challenges of lunar landing and providing valuable scientific data for future missions.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, currently over 180 million miles from Earth en route to a metal-rich asteroid, captured a rare image of Earth and the Moon, reminiscent of the Pale Blue Dot, to test its cameras. The mission aims to study the asteroid Psyche, believed to be similar to planetary cores, to gain insights into Earth's interior and planetary formation. The spacecraft's journey includes a gravity assist from Mars in 2026, with arrival at Psyche expected in 2029.
The European Space Agency has released a photo of Earth taken by a coin-sized camera on board the TRISAT-R CubeSat, a satellite the size of a shoebox. Despite its low resolution and blurry appearance, the image highlights the remarkable capabilities of small and affordable camera technology. In comparison, the James Webb Space Telescope, which cost $10 billion and took over 20 years to develop, has a camera measuring 6.5 meters in diameter. The photo serves as a reminder that impressive images can be captured with minimal equipment and spending.