🌕Japan's smart lander successfully landed on the moon but in the wrong orientation.
🚀The lander lost an engine during landing, causing it to tumble and end up nose down.
🛰️The onboard systems detected the anomaly and changed the guidance rules to try to save the spacecraft.
📡The lander achieved a soft landing and met the minimum success criteria for the mission.
🔋The lander is currently silent, and the attached rovers have performed some operations but are not fully functional.
What went wrong during the landing of Japan's smart lander?
—During landing, the lander lost an engine, causing it to tumble and end up in the wrong orientation.
Did the lander achieve a successful landing?
—Yes, the lander achieved a soft landing but in the wrong orientation.
Are the attached rovers fully functional?
—No, the rovers have performed some operations but are currently not fully functional.
What is the current status of the lander?
—The lander is currently silent, and efforts are being made to retrieve data and regain communication.
Will the lander be able to continue its operations in the future?
—There is uncertainty about the lander's future operations, as it relies on solar power and might not have sufficient battery capacity.
00:04Japan's smart lander successfully landed on the moon but in the wrong orientation.
00:36The lander lost an engine during landing, causing it to tumble and end up nose down with its solar panels facing west.
06:58The onboard systems detected the anomaly and changed the guidance rules to try to save the spacecraft.
07:57The lander achieved a soft landing and met the minimum success criteria for the mission.
12:09The lander is currently silent, and the attached rovers have performed some operations but are not fully functional.
