#solar-cells

#solar-cells

Japan's lunar lander, SLIM, has powered down on the moon due to a solar cell anomaly, but there is a possibility of recovering power when the sun's rays change direction.

The solar cell anomaly is a result of the spacecraft's attitude issue, as opposed to an issue with the solar cells themselves. [ more ]

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the moon's surface, making Japan the fifth country to achieve this feat.

SLIM's solar cells are not generating power and the craft's battery only had 12% remaining when it landed, so it has been disconnected until favorable sunlight conditions are available. [ more ]

JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) has successfully landed on the lunar surface, but its solar cells are not generating power.

SLIM achieved a pinpoint landing accuracy of within 100 meters of its target compared to the usual accuracy of several kilometers. [ more ]