Japan's SLIM Moon Lander Defies Odds, Survives Lunar Night

In a remarkable show of resilience, Japan's SLIM moon lander has successfully reestablished communication with Earth post surviving an unexpectedly harsh lunar night, continuing its mission beyond initial projections.

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