Upside-Down

Interesting how the Japanese moon probe landed upside-down.

During its descent, the spacecraft experienced “some kind of anomaly” at a distance of around 50 meters (165 feet) above the surface, JAXA officials said in a news conference. The thrust from one of the main engines was lost as a result, forcing the spacecraft to land on its nose with its “main engine facing upward and in an almost vertical position.” Now, the spacecraft’s solar panels are facing west rather than upward as intended, forcing it to operate on limited battery power.