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But it wasn't merely the landing technique that garnered attention; it was what the slim lander discovered post-touchdown that caught the scientific community off guard. Immediately upon analyzing its surroundings, slim detected unusual rock formations that contradicted all previously known geological data of the region. These anomalies could indicate earlier volcanic activity, prompting scientists to reconsider existing models of lunar evolution.
Additionally, slim's sensors detected unexpected geochemical signatures in the lunar regolith, suggesting the presence of a metallic anomaly buried beneath the surface. This raises questions about the moon's geological history and whether remnants of past asteroid impacts might lie hidden below.