YAOKI returns lunar imagery and telemetry after Athena landing
Dymon and JAOPS activated and operated the YAOKI rover on the Moon after the Athena lander reached the lunar surface, despite the lander resting in an adverse orientation.
Verified eventDymonMar 7, 2025
Evidence notes
- YAOKI activated, executed commands and returned telemetry for more than two hours beginning 7 March 2025 at 02:17:51 UTC.
- The rover downlinked 25 images and continuous telemetry while controlled through JAOPS’ Yamcs-based mission-control system.
- Power, temperature and lander-orientation constraints prevented YAOKI from exiting its deployer, so the event records lunar operation rather than a completed rover deployment.