The journey of a new era
At 23:20 JST, January 20, the world's attention finally happened: the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) SLIM successfully landed on the surface of the moon, marking Japan as the fifth nation to land on the moon. This landing is not only a leap forward in science and technology, but also a new milestone in human exploration of space.
Behind the difficult stage
The thrilling landing of SLIM makes the whole process even more exciting. Starting from a cruising altitude of 15 kilometers above the moon, SLIM controls its speed all the way through the lunar orbit, climbing, boosting, and gliding, and every step is fraught with danger. The window is only 100 meters, making the whole process feel like walking on a knife edge. However, after a stressful 20-minute landing, SLIM successfully and safely landed on the slope of Shioli Crater, demonstrating JAXA's strength in landing technology.
An opportunity for scientific exploration
Unlock the secrets of Shioli CraterThe rocky slope next to Shioli Crater where SLIM has successfully landed is to delve into the geological mysteries left behind by ancient volcanic activity. The area is littered with debris and is a scientific puzzle, but it can also be a great scientific treasure. By observing the rocks, SLIM is expected to reveal information about the internal structure and formation of the Moon, opening a new chapter in lunar scientific research.
A blueprint for the future of space exploration
The successful landing of the pressurized rover and the microrobot not only provides valuable data for future space exploration, but also lays the foundation for the manned landing of the pressurized rover. The two microrobots launched by SLIM provide new possibilities for scientific exploration. On the one hand, the jumping robot can flexibly jump on the surface of the rock, and on the other hand, the spherical robot developed by Tomy can change shape and provide a more flexible way of exploring.
The end point of risk and controversy
SLIM's limited time and future controversyHowever, SLIM does not stay on the moon for long. Due to the rapid darkness on one side of the crater, the solar panels will lose power for a short time and the lander may face damage. Despite the dispatch of two microrobots, time was still limited. This sparked controversy about persistent space exploration, and people began to reflect on what it really meant to stay on the moon and whether such a brief mission was worth it. In the future, we may see more countries on the moon and explore farther into space. However, the ensuing controversy will become a reality that the field of space exploration will have to face. Whether to pursue long-term deep space exploration, or to obtain more data in a limited time, this may be a difficult choice for science and resource allocation, and it is also a new era challenge facing mankind. The launch of SLIM is just the beginning of this discussion.
SLIM: The pride of Japan's space exploration
The successful landing of SLIM marks a leap forward in technological innovation in Japanese space exploration. Compared to previous missions to the moon, the SLIM uses a more complex landing method that requires a higher level of autonomous control and navigation technology. Behind this success is JAXA's continuous investment in scientific research in various fields, which has won applause for Japan to become a nation landing on the moon.
New horizons in space science
Shioli Crater in the eyes of SLIM SLIM chose to conduct scientific observations on the rocky slope next to Shioli Crater, not only to unlock the geological mystery of the Moon, but also to expand our understanding of space science. This area may be the product of ancient volcanic activity, but a closer look may give us a glimpse into the inner mysteries of the Moon, further exploring its history and whether other planets in space have similar signs.
The human dream of pressurized rover
The prospect of a future manned landing The successful landing of SLIM paints a fascinating blueprint for the future of deep space exploration. Japan plans to develop pressurized rovers on the basis of SLIM to provide a more convenient means of transportation for humans to land on the moon. This is not only the sublimation of science and technology, but also the desire of human beings to explore the unknown. Pressurized rovers will become a powerful tool for mankind to conduct longer and more in-depth research on the moon, and it is also a continuation of human dreams.
The power of exploration for microrobots
Robots: Two microrobots launched by SLIM, the right-hand man of the SLIM science mission, demonstrate the enormous potential of robots in space science missions. The application of jumping robots allows us to imagine more flexible movement on the surface of the moon, which would be a major breakthrough for hard-to-reach terrain. The spherical robot developed by Tomy uses transformation technology to turn science fiction into reality, providing SLIM with a more flexible means of exploration, which is a milestone in the history of space exploration
The challenge of persistent space exploration
Resource allocation and controversy, with SLIM facing an imminent energy depletion, people are beginning to think about the feasibility of lasting space exploration. With limited resources, people have to weigh the scientific results of continuous exploration against the wear and tear of equipment. This has led to deep thinking about the allocation of space resources, whether to pursue space exploration for a longer period of time, or to focus on obtaining more useful data in a limited time, which has become a new controversy in the field of space exploration.
Future choices and the depth of human exploration
The landing of SLIM, the direction of space exploration, was a success, but it also made people think about the direction of space exploration. Persistent space exploration requires more resources, which may require international cooperation and a higher level of scientific and technological innovation. Under the premise of limited resources, whether mankind should concentrate its firepower on deeper exploration or spread resources on more short-term missions may be the choice of future space exploration. In the future, the field of space exploration will usher in more challenges and opportunities. Whether to continue to promote scientific and technological innovation and extend the footsteps of mankind to the farther planet is a question that needs to be carefully considered. The successful landing of SLIM is not only a demonstration of Japan's scientific and technological strength, but also an exploration of human exploration, and a new era has begun.
Space Mysteries: The Secret to SLIM's Success
The successful landing of SLIM, which ushered in a new era of lunar science, was not only the pinnacle of Japanese aerospace technology, but also a new era of human space exploration. As SLIM embarks on its scientific mission, we are lifting the veil of the mysteries of space and gradually understanding the mysteries hidden on the surface of the moon. The success of SLIM is also an exciting harbinger of the future of deep space exploration. The engineering marvel behind SLIM The success of SLIM lies an extremely complex engineering marvel. During the landing, SLIM had to adjust its speed and altitude in the changing terrain of the moon, and its landing window was only 100 meters, making the landing process full of unknowns. This requires advanced autonomous control systems, high-precision navigation equipment, and the tacit cooperation of engineers. SLIM's success is an engineering feat and the pinnacle of technical prowess.
Space Rock: The Miracle of Shioli Crater
Scientific Observation & Rock Decoding SLIM's choice to land on a rocky slope next to Shioli Crater was not accidental. The Shioli crater may have been formed by ancient volcanic activity, making this area a hot spot for scientists. By taking a scientific look at the area and using its smart technology to decode the rocks, SLIM will hopefully reveal the evolution of the Moon and provide more clues about the relationship between the Earth and the Moon. The collaboration between SLIM and the pressurized rover of the future will lay a solid foundation for the future of space exploration. The introduction of pressurized rovers will further expand the range of scientists' activities on the lunar surface, and also provide the feasibility of long-term human stays in space. In the future, we may see more countries join this wave of manned space exploration, and the success of SLIM has opened the first wave of this wave.
Microrobots: Pixies of space science
The Charm of Mechanical ExplorationThe two microrobots launched by SLIM add a new chapter to space science exploration. Jumping robots jump on the rock surface like elves in space, showing the flexibility of mechanical exploration. The spherical robot developed by Tomy is even more impressive. These small robots are not only outstanding representatives of technology, but also bring a new way of mechanical exploration to human space exploration.
Resource depletion and speculation on space exploration
Deep Thinking on Persistent ExplorationThe problem of resource depletion that SLIM is about to face has made people think deeply about the persistence of space exploration. In space, the finite nature of resources is unavoidable, and the energy and maintenance costs required for persistent space exploration increase accordingly. This leaves us with a difficult choice between the desire for scientific exploration and the cost of equipment maintenance. In the future, international cooperation, innovative technologies and rational allocation of resources will be key factors for sustained space exploration.
Space Exploration: The Continuation and Breakthrough of Human Dreams
The pursuit of science and the exploration of the unknownSpace exploration has always been an endless dream and exploration of human beings. With every landing and every scientific observation, we are gradually expanding our understanding of the universe and glimpsing more mysterious and unknown territories. The successful landing of SLIM is only a small chapter in this journey, and the story of space exploration will continue and break through in the scientific pursuit of mankind and the exploration of the unknown.