Japan's Moon Lander SLIM Powers Down, Hopes for Solar Recharge

Despite facing power issues due to misaligned solar panels, JAXA successfully downloads valuable data and remains hopeful for the lander's revival.

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the lunar surface, making Japan the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the moon.
SLIM's solar panels, which are facing west, are not generating power, causing the lander to be powered down with 12% battery remaining to avoid over-discharge.
Despite the power issue, JAXA was able to download technical and image data acquired during the landing descent and on the lunar surface before the power was switched off.
JAXA is hopeful that sunlight from the west could eventually hit the moon, allowing the agency to power the lander back up.
JAXA plans to provide an update on the mission by the end of the week.