Solar Power Issues Threaten JAXA's SLIM Mission Post-Lunar Landing

Following Japan's feat of becoming the fifth nation to achieve lunar surface placement, JAXA's SLIM spacecraft battles solar power deficiencies threatening its mission objectives.

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