Japan's SLIM Lander Survives Second Lunar Night, Continues to Transmit Data

Despite not being designed for lunar nights, Japan's SLIM lander has awakened twice, showcasing the resilience of its technology.

Japan's SLIM moon lander has successfully survived a second lunar night, defying the odds and continuing to transmit data back to Earth.
SLIM, Japan's first successful moon lander, is still operational despite landing at a suboptimal angle that initially compromised its solar panels.
The lander has been able to wake up twice after the lunar nights, a feat not designed for, showcasing the resilience of its technology.
Some of SLIM's temperature sensors and unused battery cells are starting to malfunction, but the majority of its functions remain intact.
The mission aims to examine a part of the moon's mantle that is believed to be accessible, contributing valuable scientific observations.