Japan's Akatsuki Mission at Venus Ends After a Decade
Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, humanity's last active probe at Venus, has been declared dead by JAXA, concluding a resilient decade-long mission.
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Japan's New HTV-X Cargo Ship Reaches Space Station
Japan's next-generation HTV-X cargo spacecraft has successfully arrived at the International Space Station on its inaugural mission, delivering over 4,000 kg of supplies.
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Toyota to Advise on New Lunar Rover Design
Automotive giant Toyota will provide technical expertise to space company ispace for its next-generation lunar rover, scheduled for a 2027 mission to the Moon.
#Toyota#ispace#Lunar Rover
Japan Launches Next-Generation HTV-X Cargo Ship to ISS
Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft has successfully launched on its first mission to the International Space Station, ushering in a new era for space logistics.
#JAXA#HTV-X#International Space Station
Global Space Robotics Advances Mark Pivotal Year in 2025
The year 2025 is a landmark for space robotics, with advancements from the US, China, India, and Japan in lunar exploration, orbital servicing, and mining.
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New Spacecraft to Transform ISS Cargo Resupply Missions
A new generation of advanced cargo spacecraft from Japan and the U.S. is set to transform logistics for the International Space Station, enhancing its capabilities.
#International Space Station#Cargo Resupply#JAXA
Japanese Experiment Aims to Brew Sake on Space Station
A Japanese experiment to brew sake on the International Space Station is set for an October 21 launch. The project aims to test fermentation in lunar gravity.
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Striking Aurora from Space
JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui has shared a stunning photo of an aurora taken from the International Space Station during an unusual orbital orientation.
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Japanese Astronaut Documents Typhoons from Space Station
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui is sharing images of two major typhoons from the ISS, as work continues aboard the station despite a US government shutdown.
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JAXA Selects ArkEdge Space for LEO Positioning System Study
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has partnered with ArkEdge Space to study a low-Earth orbit satellite system as a resilient alternative to GNSS.
#JAXA#ArkEdge Space#Satellite Technology
Japan to Attempt First-Ever Sake Brewing in Space
A historic mission to brew sake in space is set for October 2025, as DASSAI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries send ingredients to the International Space Station.
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XRISM Observatory Data Reveals Puzzling Winds from Neutron Star
Data from the XRISM space observatory reveals that a distant neutron star system is producing cosmic winds that are far slower and denser than predicted.
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