The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced plans to launch a space probe later this year for a world-first mission to collect samples from a Martian moon. This ambitious endeavor aims to advance understanding of the solar system.
Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the successful completion of a two-minute combustion test for the second stage of its Epsilon S small rocket at the Tanegashima Space Center. The test marks a step forward for the rocket, which has faced development challenges.
Mitsubishi Electric has been awarded a subsidy from JAXA for the development of a full digital satellite payload. This funding supports advancements in satellite technology.
The launch of Japan's H3 rocket, flight 6, scheduled for October 10, has been postponed by JAXA due to anticipated deteriorating weather conditions. This delay follows previous launch failures for the H3 rocket.
Japan's aerospace agency Jaxa has successfully tested a new Mach-5 ramjet engine, which could potentially enable travel from Tokyo to Los Angeles in just two hours.
JAXA announced that preparations for the H3 rocket's launch restart in June are proceeding smoothly, following a launch failure last year, with the agency planning for a June 10 launch.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced that its flagship H3 rocket, which failed during its launch last year, is scheduled for a relaunch on the morning of June 10.
JAXA's investigation into last year's H3 rocket launch failure concluded that the cause was the peeling of adhesive on a component of the satellite's base, creating a gap.
Japan's JAXA successfully completed a 50-second engine combustion test for a new configuration of its H3 rocket at the Tanegashima Space Center, with data analysis now underway.
A Japanese space probe successfully flew within 400 meters of a near-Earth asteroid this month, marking the closest flyby ever achieved in this type of mission, according to the Japanese space agency JAXA.
Japan's space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket prototype, reaching a height of about 10m and landing safely in a 40-second flight, marking a significant step in Japan's space program.
Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe, which delivered samples from asteroid Ryugu six years ago, is scheduled to perform a high-speed flyby of another asteroid on July 5, according to JAXA.
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe is scheduled for a July flyby of asteroid Torifune, during which JAXA plans to test technology that could help alter the trajectory of asteroids on a potential collision course with Earth.
The first unit of JAXA's new HTV-X1 resupply spacecraft has successfully completed its missions, which included delivering supplies to the International Space Station and conducting additional operations in Earth orbit.
Battery thieves operating in Jaxaay and Niacourab were caught by police, with surveillance cameras playing a crucial role in their identification and arrest.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is reportedly considering a test launch for its H3 rocket in June, following a failure experienced last year. This potential launch is a critical step in
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has decided to resume the launch of its H3 rocket as early as June, following a failed launch last year. The plan is expected to be reported and discussed at a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology committee meeting next week.
JAXA researchers on the International Space Station found that the gravity required to maintain muscle mass is stronger than Mars's gravity but weaker than Earth's, providing insights for long-term human habitation in space.
An astronaut has disclosed why a mission to the International Space Station was interrupted, leading to the sudden departure of crew members including NASA's Zena Cardman, JAXA's Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos' Oleg Platonov, which left a reduced crew.
Japanese space startup Ispace has contracted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch its new lunar lander, Ultra, using the H3 rocket developed jointly with JAXA.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has approached the asteroid 'Torifune' at high speed, and JAXA is holding a press conference to announce the observation results and reveal the photos taken during the close flyby.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Maxell are collaborating to develop solid-state batteries capable of withstanding temperatures over 100 degrees Celsius. This initiative aims to provide reliable power for satellites and spacecraft as global space operations expand.
Japan's H3 rocket, unit 6, which was previously postponed due to adverse weather conditions, is now scheduled to be launched by JAXA on June 12th from the Tanegashima Space Center.
JAXA, Japan's aerospace agency, is making preparations to resume the launch of its flagship H3 rocket on June 10. This follows a failed launch attempt last year.
Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) canceled the planned maiden test flight of a small experimental reusable rocket due to technical issues discovered shortly before launch.
JAXA is investigating the failure of the H3 rocket's eighth flight in December, suspecting a possible issue with the adhesive part of the satellite's base.