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Japan's Moon Lander Touches Down, But Power Problem Mars Its Mission


Update for Jan. 21: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency shut down its moon lander to conserve battery power, but says the lander might be recharged and revived if sunlight hits the solar cells at the right angle.

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