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Science and technology 01/23/2024
Tokyo, January 22 (Jiji Press) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced Monday that the probe that landed on the lunar surface last Saturday could begin recharging its batteries in the next few years. Despite the successful landing, the vehicle’s solar panels were unable to generate electricity.
The Intelligent Lunar Research Lander (SLIM) arrived at the Moon on Saturday with its solar panels facing west, blocking them from receiving sunlight. According to JAXA, charging may begin when the angle of the sun changes.
According to the agency, SLIM’s solar panels generated electricity during the flight. JAXA used the probe’s internal battery to extract data about the vehicle and photographs taken, then turned it off just two and a half hours after landing to prevent it from running completely flat and becoming impossible to reactivate.
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2024-01-23 01:10:50
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