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A palm-sized shape-shifting rover, LEV-2, helped scientists understand what went wrong with Japan's SLIM moon landing by capturing an image of the spacecraft lying upside down on the lunar surface.

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Who
LEV-2, scientists, engineers
What
A palm-sized shape-shifting rover, LEV-2, helped scientists understand what went wrong with Japan's SLIM moon landing by capturing an image of the spacecraft lying upside down on the lunar surface.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:16:05 GMT · 3h 23m ago
Where
lunar surface ·
Why
The LEV-2's photograph revealed the SLIM spacecraft was lying upside down, causing its solar panels to not function as expected.
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This mission demonstrates the potential of small, autonomous robots to work alongside larger spacecraft, providing critical information in harsh environments and aiding in planetary exploration, despite having a short operational lifespan.

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