Japan Moon lander survives lunar night

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that their moon lander, known as Kaguya, has successfully survived the lunar night on the surface of the moon.

During the lunar night, temperatures can drop drastically, making it a challenging environment for any spacecraft to survive. However, Kaguya’s robust design and advanced thermal control systems were able to withstand the extreme cold and continue functioning as intended.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Japan’s space exploration efforts and demonstrates their capabilities in conducting successful missions in the harsh environment of space.

With Kaguya’s successful survival of the lunar night, JAXA is now planning to continue their exploration of the moon and gather valuable data that will contribute to our understanding of Earth’s closest celestial neighbor.