Japan's lunar lander 'Moon Sniper' successfully landed on the moon, but a solar power glitch raises uncertainty about achieving mission goals. (Image: Reuters)
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Japan has now landed a craft on the moon, joining the United States, Russia, China, and India as the previous four countries that have done so. (Image: Reuters)
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JAXA President Hiroshi Yamanaka announces successful soft landing on the moon. Data transmission confirms achievement, marking a significant milestone. (Image: Reuters/Jaxa)
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People celebrate and gather at a public viewing event in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, following the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon's successful moon landing on Saturday. (Image: Reuters)
JAXA officials report successful lunar landing but solar panels not generating power. Lander relies on onboard battery; mission duration is limited. Optimistic about panel functionality as sun angles change. (Image: Reuters)
