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A Japanese lunar spacecraft has resumed operations after a glitch had caused a temporary halt. The spacecraft, named Kaguya, is part of Japan's space exploration efforts and is designed to study the moon's surface and environment. This development marks a positive step forward in Japan's ongoing mission to advance its space technology and contribute to the global understanding of the moon.
Japan's SLIM lunar spacecraft landed upside down on the moon due to a power generation issue, but the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) managed to collect some data before it shut down. The spacecraft landed 55 meters east of its target site, and JAXA is investigating the main engine malfunction. There is a slim chance for recovery as the solar cells are facing west, but the agency is preparing for potential recovery and gathering more technical and scientific data from the spacecraft.