We're diving into our day of action, Jax's Slim landing, and the ways that eclipses impact solar panels on spacecraft.

This week on planetary radio. I'm Sarah Al Ahmed of the Planetary Society with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

It's been another jam-pack week of space exploration, brought to you by the

scientists, engineers, and space advocates that I'll make it happen. Up first, we've

got Casey Dreyer and Jack Curly, our very own space policy dynamos.

Registration for the Planetary Society's Day of Action is now open.

They'll share a big upcoming opportunity for listeners in the United States who want to

spread their love of space to the halls of Congress.

Then Kate Howls, our public education specialist, joins us to share the triumphs and challenges of the Japanese Space Agency's Slim Lunar Lander.

Please join me in welcoming Japan as the fifth any Space Agency's Slim Lunar Loner Lander.

Please join me in welcoming Japan

as the fifth nation of Earth

to make a successful touchdown on the surface of the moon.

Slim's landing was a victory,

but there are some troubles powering the solar panels. Kate will get into the details.

And speaking of powering spacecraft, have you ever wondered what happens when a solar-powered lunar

orbiter passes into darkness? We're kicking off our countdown to the

total solar eclipse of 2024 with Bethany Elman, the president of our board of

directors and principal investigator of NASA's upcoming lunar trailblazer

mission.

She'll give us an update and discuss the planning that their team had to do to make sure

the spacecraft can survive and eclipse the sun.

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