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Read More »Japans powered-down "Moon Sniper" lunar lander achieves major goals, despite engine malfunction
One of two engines powering a Japanese moon lander during itsdescent to the lunar surfaceJan. 19 suffered a malfunction of some sort just 160 feet above the lunar surface that sharply reduced its power, the Japanese space agency said Thursday. The spacecraft touched down at a safe, lower-than-expected velocity, but it was moving too fast sideways because of the unbalanced …
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