Although it was upside down, it was the most accurate moon landing ever. After that, they reported experiencing a “moon night” that lasted about two weeks, with temperatures dropping to -270 degrees Fahrenheit. indian era.
But then, “Despite not being designed to withstand extreme temperatures, SLIM came to life after two weeks of lunar nights, surprising scientists.” More from Space.com:
The lander awoke on February 26, when the area was extremely hot at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius), and has been making interspersed contact with Earth for several days since then. Most recently, SLIM attempted to make observations using a multiband spectroscopic camera, but “it did not work properly,” JAXA officials wrote. “This appears to be an overnight effect,” the update continued, referring to the two weeks of frigid lunar nights SLIM experienced before the sun shone again near Shiori Crater. However, we will continue the investigation at the next opportunity based on the data obtained…
“Since the moonlit night, we have received tremendous support for our activities,” the agency posted. on social media —Add “Thank you!”
The Times of India reported, “JAXA officially announced that SLIM will return to hibernation on March 1st. Image of the lunar surface captured by the spacecraft. ”
Above the photo, JAXA posted the following message full of hope. “While repeated severe temperature cycles increase the chance of failure, SLIM will attempt to resume operation around sunrise (late March). #GoodAfterMoon.”
And Space.com says, “Despite everything, SLIM accomplished both its primary and expanded mission objectives: landing precisely on the moon and deploying two small rovers.” , carried out science using navigation and spectroscopic cameras, specifically searching for signs of olivine on the lunar surface.” surface. “
Thanks to longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo for sharing the news.
