Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper Wakes Up After Two-Week-Long Cold Lunar Night

Medicine & Technology Feb 27, 2024

After a two-week dormancy period, Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper has woken up and reestablished communications with Earth. Read to learn more.

Japan Reconnects With SLIM Spacecraft Nine Days After Lunar Landing, Overcoming Technical Setback With Successful Communication Restoration

Jan 29, 2024

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' spacecraft regains power nearly 9 days after outage, thanks to solar charge; panels now generate electricity. Read the article for more details.

Japan's Moon Lander Faces Power Challenge but Holds Hope for Restoration with Sunlight Shift

Jan 24, 2024

Japan's SLIM lander powered down on the Moon due to solar cells unable to catch sunlight, yet there's hope for reactivation. Read on to learn more details.

Japan's SLIM Space Probe Enters Moon's Orbit, Nearing Historic Lunar Landing

Dec 26, 2023

Japan's SLIM, nicknamed the "Moon Sniper," entered lunar orbit on Christmas, advancing towards a historic lunar landing, aiming for precision. Continue reading for more details.