Japanese SLIM module returned to service almost ten days after its moon landing. The module had been forced to interrupt its power supply due to a problem with its solar panels.
“We immediately began scientific observations” with the onboard camera, said Jaxa. The SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) module successfully landed on the moon on January 20 55 meters from its initial target, making Japan the fifth country to successfully land on the natural satellite of the Moon. Land after USA, USSR, China and India.