Japanese robot navigates moon surface beaming video back to earth
Published date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:48:12 +0700A Japanese robot navigated the Moon's surface, beaming video back to Earth.
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) deployed the robotic unit after landing on the lunar ground. Once released, the system transformed from a compact sphere into a wheeled bot unit capable of movement and imaging.
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Japan |
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12/06/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP179967 |
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Duration: 00:34 |
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Rating: News safe |
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