Defying the odds, Japan's SLIM lander survives 2nd night on the moon

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Defying the odds, Japan's SLIM lander survives 2nd night on the moon
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Michael was a science writer for the Idaho National Laboratory and has been an intern at Wired.com, The Salinas Californian newspaper, and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. He has also worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D.

The SLIM spacecraft, Japan's first-ever successful moon lander, has survived the long, cold lunar night for the second time.

Related: 'Everything has changed since Apollo': Why landing on the moon is still incredibly difficult in 2024 Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. See moreSLIM now has a second revival under its belt, though the extreme conditions are beginning to take their toll on the plucky little robot.

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