Japan's space agency, JAXA, successfully landed their spacecraft 'SLIM' on the Moon, making Japan the fifth nation to do so.

Despite solar battery and engine complications, SLIM transmitted technical and image data before being powered down to conserve energy.

SLIM deployed two mini-rovers to analyze lunar rocks.

JAXA is investigating the cause of the malfunctions and analyzing power issues.

The successful mission advances Japan's research in pinpoint landing technology and opens up possibilities for future lunar missions.

JAXA hopes SLIM will regain power through sun exposure before February 1.