JAXA's 'Moon Sniper' Lander Solar Power Failure Explained

A newly released JAXA image reveals its 'Moon Sniper' lunar lander inverted post-landing, explaining its inability to harness solar energy.

Discovered 2024-01-28T11:48:39.090904-08:00 | 2024-01-28T11:48:39.090904-08:00

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