Japan's SLIM spacecraft successfully transmitted the first image from the lunar surface on January 25 after facing challenges and failing to gain solar power post-landing. The photograph, captured by the Lander-eye Viewfinder-1, shows the critical approach the lander had on the Moon. The image, showing the lander tipping on its front, was taken by LEV-2, ejected to the moon's surface alongside LEV-1 before SLIM's touchdown. JAXA Switched Off its Moon Lander Almost Three Hours After Historic Touchdown to Allow a Possible Recovery of Craft, Says Japan.
SLIM Spacecraft Transmits First Image of Moon's Surface
NEW: Photo taken on the Moon after Japanese spacecraft lands successfully pic.twitter.com/6rQQrU8zdR
— BNO News (@BNONews) January 25, 2024
BREAKING: Photo taken of the moon from Japanese spacecraft pic.twitter.com/l6PSmMxQBo
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) January 25, 2024
LEV-2 on the Moon
月にいるLEV-2(SORA-Q)が自動走行してSLIM 探査機を撮像し着陸状態を把握するというミッションをクリアし、 LEV-1 を介して地上へ画像を送ってくれました。#SLIM #LEV2 #SORAQ https://t.co/GLipamInUk pic.twitter.com/sUepzCjwZZ
— JAXA宇宙探査イノベーションハブ (@JAXA_TansaX) January 25, 2024
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