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)

鹿児島の最新ニュース（2024年1月25日）

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.

The video is abnormal, and we are working hard to fix it.
Please replace the link and try again.

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.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Success of unmanned lunar probe Slim in landing within 100m of target point

Japan's space agency JAXA announced the lunar probe Slim, launched from Tanegashima Space Center last year, successfully landed on the moon on February 20th within 100m of its targeted landing point. JAXA officials were very impressed by the precision landing and newly released images from the moon. Slim is Japan's first and the 5th in the world to land on the moon. Previous moon landings by other countries were off by several km but Slim aimed for under 100m and achieved it. Officials said Slim's landing was almost perfect until one of its two engines dropped off, causing it to land 55m off target.

😕 Slim's solar panels not aligned to the sun after irregular landing

Due to Slim's irregular landing orientation, its solar panels are not aligned to the sun and it cannot generate power currently. But it was able to observe the lunar surface for a short time with its internal battery. JAXA is preparing for the possibility of power generation if sunlight alignment changes. Officials are glad Slim landed in that orientation instead of with solar panels completely facing the ground, which would have made sunlight impossible. Slim proved probes can land precisely where intended, not just anywhere.

😃 Officials more upbeat about Slim's achievements despite issues

JAXA officials seem more upbeat compared to right after landing. They acknowledge Slim achieved something incredible never done before - precise targeted landing on the moon. This opens possibilities for new missions previously not possible. They believe Slim demonstrated probes can land exactly where intended, not just anywhere reachable. This is a major accomplishment.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡月面着陸

月面着陸 refers to the landing of a spacecraft on the surface of the moon. It is a major milestone in space exploration. The transcript discusses Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully landing on the moon, becoming only the 5th nation to accomplish this feat. The landing is notable for its precision, coming within 100 meters of the targeted location.

💡ピンポイント着陸

ピンポイント着陸 means a precise or pinpoint landing. The Hayabusa2 probe aimed for a pinpoint landing on the moon, unlike previous moon landings by other nations that deviated several kilometers from the target. Hayabusa2 achieved a precision of within 100 meters, which is a remarkable accomplishment in space engineering.

💡探査機

探査機 means space probe or spacecraft for exploration. The transcript discusses Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe, which was launched last year and successfully landed on the moon this month. Probes like Hayabusa2 are unmanned spacecraft designed to explore distant celestial bodies through flybys or landings.

💡月面観測

月面観測 means observation of the lunar surface. Though Hayabusa2's solar panels got misaligned during landing, the probe was able to conduct observations of the moon's surface for a brief period using its internal battery before losing power. Further observations may be possible if power is restored.

💡宇宙工学

宇宙工学 means aerospace engineering. The precision landing of Hayabusa2 demonstrates remarkable accomplishments in aerospace engineering. Controlling the spacecraft's descent to achieve pinpoint accuracy shows the sophistication of modern spacecraft design and control systems.

💡宇宙開発

宇宙開発 means space development or space program. The transcript discusses the significance of Hayabusa2's accomplishment for Japan's space program. Precisely landing a probe opens possibilities for new types of lunar missions not achieved by any nation before.

💡月面着陸船

月面着陸船 means lunar lander spacecraft. The Hayabusa2 probe released a small lander robot called DOWA2 that descended to the lunar surface and captured images of the actual landing site. Lander craft are designed to touch down softly and operate on the surface of moons or planets.

💡脱落

脱落 means to fall off or separate. During the landing, one of Hayabusa2's two engines fell off or separated for some reason, contributing to the probe missing the exact targeted touchdown point by about 55 meters.

💡太陽光パネル

太陽光パネル means solar panels. Hayabusa2's solar panels got misaligned during landing and are not facing the sun. This has prevented the probe from generating power from sunlight, but internal batteries allowed initial observations.

💡復旧

復旧 means restoration or recovery. Engineers are working on restoring power to Hayabusa2 by trying to orient its solar panels towards the sun. If successful, this could allow the probe to recharge and conduct additional observations and tasks.

Highlights

Dr. Martinez discussed how training AI systems on biased data can lead to unintended discrimination.

Dr. Lee highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in AI to build public trust.

Dr. Chen explained how AI can perpetuate harmful stereotypes if not properly monitored.

Dr. Ahmed talked about algorithms that aim to reduce bias and increase fairness in AI systems.

Dr. Kim emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI teams to reduce blind spots.

Dr. Davis discussed techniques like adversarial debiasing to uncover hidden biases in training data.

Dr. Patel explained how AI auditing can test systems for discrimination before deployment.

Dr. Wu highlighted the need for clear ethics guidelines and oversight for responsible AI development.

Dr. Robinson talked about amplifying marginalized voices in the data collection process.

Dr. Thomas emphasized designing AI that empowers users and enhances human autonomy.

Dr. Moore discussed how AI can expand opportunities for disadvantaged groups if developed ethically.

Dr. Wilson explained techniques to make AI decisions more transparent and explainable.

Dr. Anderson highlighted the importance of user-centric design in mitigating AI harms.

Dr. Singh talked about empowering stakeholders to contest unfair AI predictions.

Dr. Brown emphasized continual monitoring as AI systems interact with society.