Japan Moon lander survives lunar night

Japan’s Moon lander, known as Kaguya, has successfully survived the harsh conditions of the lunar night. The lander, which spent over two weeks in the dark, freezing cold temperatures of the Moon, was able to wake up and resume its mission after being in a dormant state.

This is a significant achievement for Japan’s space program, as surviving the lunar night is one of the biggest challenges for any spacecraft on the Moon. During the night, temperatures can drop to -170 degrees Celsius, posing a serious threat to the lander’s systems.

The fact that Kaguya was able to endure these conditions and continue its mission is a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the team behind the spacecraft. This success opens up new possibilities for future missions to the Moon and beyond.