無人月面探査機「ＳＬＩＭ」ピンポイント着陸成功　実際の画像も公開 (24/01/25 19:34)

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25 Jan 202403:19

Summary

TLDRJapan's space agency JAXA announced today that its unmanned lunar probe Slim successfully landed within 100 meters of its target on the moon's surface on February 20th. Slim was launched from Tanegashima Space Center last year and represents Japan's first ever lunar landing and the 5th country overall to achieve this feat. JAXA officials expressed awe at seeing images Slim transmitted from the moon's surface, showing its precise landing point. Although one of Slim's engines failed near touchdown, causing it to veer 55 meters off course, its landing precision far surpassed past missions. Slim's solar panels are currently misaligned, but it obtained valuable observational data during its brief active period after landing as engineers work to restore power.

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Q & A

What was the name of the unmanned probe that Japan launched and landed on the moon?
-The probe was called SLIM.
When and from where was the SLIM probe launched?
-SLIM was launched last year from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.
What was significant about SLIM's lunar landing?
-SLIM achieved a pinpoint landing within 100 meters of its target, which was much more precise than past lunar landings by other countries.
How did officials react when they saw the first images from the moon?
-Officials were amazed and said their legs gave out when seeing the images SLIM sent from the moon.
What happened during the final landing stage that caused SLIM to miss its target by 55 meters?
-One of SLIM's two engines fell off for some reason, causing a lateral thrust and making it land 55 meters away.
What is the current status of SLIM's power and operations?
-SLIM's solar panels are not facing the sun so it cannot generate power now. But it operated on battery power for a short time after landing.
How are officials trying to restore power to SLIM?
-They are preparing in case sunlight reaches the panels at some point and allows power generation to start.
Why is the successful pinpoint landing by SLIM significant?
-It shows precision landing is possible on the moon, enabling new types of lunar missions not done before.
What was the reaction from officials during the post-landing press conference?
-They seemed more upbeat compared to right after landing, proud of achieving something incredible.
What did the official think SLIM's accomplishment demonstrated?
-That landing exactly where desired on the moon is possible, not just somewhere generally near the target.