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Japan's SLIM Moon Landing Faces Power Issue
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Japan's Moon Landing Challenges
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Japan's SLIM mission successfully lands on the Moon, but faces challenges in generating electricity due to potential misalignment of solar panels. The mission aims to revolutionize space travel and is part of a public-private initiative to develop the space economy. Japan is increasingly looking to play a bigger role in space, partnering with the United States to counter China.
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How could the challenges faced by the SLIM mission influence future lunar missions and space exploration?
How might the power issue impact the success and utility of the SLIM mission?
What are the implications of Japan's increased role in space and its partnership with the United States?
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