4 futuristic space technologies — and when they might happen All four technologies are grounded in reality, but some are more feasible than others. Space · Oct 8, 2024
BepiColombo spacecraft's flyby of Mercury begins unraveling the planet's magnetic mystery The secrets of Mercury's strange magnetic bubble are gradually being unlocked by the BepiColombo spacecraft as it makes its rapid flybys of the world. Space · Oct 3, 2024
Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it? Earth will get its very own ‘mini-moon’ which will remain in orbit for two months later this year. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2024
1st results of XRISM X-ray space telescope reveal black hole and supernova secrets The first results from JAXA's XRISM X-ray telescope are out, and they reveal new features of the superheated gas around a distant supermassive black hole and a closer supernova. Space · Sep 20, 2024
Look! ESA and JAXA Captured the Dramatic Craters On Mercury’s Surface In Unprecedented Detail A new video from the European and Japanese mission BepiColombo gives a sneak peak at what Mercury might soon reveal about itself. Inverse · Sep 17, 2024
Thruster issues delay BepiColombo probe's Mercury arrival until November 2026 A thruster glitch suffered this past April will delay the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury by nearly a year, to November 2026. Space · Sep 3, 2024
Japan declares its SLIM moon lander dead at last The SLIM moon lander survived a staggering three lunar nights before JAXA officially declared the mission to be over. Space · Aug 28, 2024
NASA looking at what artifacts to preserve from space station before 2030 demise Two years after stating there were no plans to save artifacts from the end of the International Space Station, NASA is in the early stages of identifying what small parts of the complex to preserve. Space · Jul 22, 2024
Jumping on an asteroid: How VR is being used to visit worlds we can never reach At the 2024 Astronomical Society of Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting, I got to walk on an asteroid in virtual reality. Here's what I found in Ryugu World. Space · Jul 7, 2024
Journey to JAXA: Why I skipped Mount Fuji and went straight to the Japanese space agency Japan has many iconic tourist destinations, but one place unlikely to be on many itineraries is about 90 minutes from central Tokyo – and it's just as intriguing as one of the world's most photogenic mountains. Space · Jul 6, 2024
Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket Japan has deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024
Japan launches advanced Earth-observing satellite on 3rd flight of H3 rocket (video) Japan's new H3 rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (June 30), sending the ALOS-4 Earth-observing satellite to orbit. Space · Jun 30, 2024
Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
Satellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rain Findings could help improve weather and climate predictions. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Top News · Jun 21, 2024 Japan's Space Agency Faces Cyberattacks, Ensures Data Security JAXA faces cyberattacks, but Japan remains vigilant in enhancing cybersecurity and defense capabilities to safeguard sensitive information and operations.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 Japan's space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken Officials say Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but sensitive information related to rockets and satellites was not affected and it is continuing to investigate and take preventive measures
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024 Scotland to host global space conference on lunar exploration SCOTLAND is set to host a global space conference next week, as more than 150 delegates from the international community look to exchange ideas on…
Space · Jun 12, 2024 'Absolutely gutted': How a jammed door is locking astronomers out of the X-ray universe XRISM could change the way we see the X-ray universe, but a jammed door presents a mighty challenge. With the door closed, low energy X-rays are impossible to detect. But trying to open the door could put the rest of the mission at risk.
Space · Jun 11, 2024 SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts got genetically younger in space: study Scientists have found that the members of the first all-civilian space mission, Inspiration 4, got genetically younger during their stay in space. But the effects did not last long.
LiveScience · Jun 1, 2024 Japan loses contact with Akatsuki, humanity's only active Venus probe Japan has lost contact with its Akatsuki probe, the only spacecraft currently in orbit around Venus.
Space · May 30, 2024 Japan loses contact with Akatsuki, humanity's only active Venus probe The Japanese space agency has lost contact with its intrepid Venus orbiter, Akatsuki.
Latin Times · May 29, 2024 World's First Wooden Satellite Built By Japan Researchers Each side of the experimental satellite developed by scientists at Kyoto University and logging company Sumitomo Forestry measures just 10 centimetres (four inches).
Top News · Apr 26, 2024 Japan To Launch Advanced Satellite Imaging System Upgrade JAXA plans to launch the ALOS-4 satellite on the H3 rocket, marking a significant advancement in Japan's space exploration efforts.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 Japan's Moon Lander Survives Harsh Lunar Night, Continues Mission Japan's SLIM moon lander survives lunar night, NASA reconnects with Voyager 1, while U.S. and Indian lunar probes face challenges.
Space · Apr 24, 2024 Japan's SLIM moon lander defies death to survive 3rd frigid lunar night (image) Japan's SLIM lunar lander has now survived three week-long nights on the moon, braving temperatures as low as minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit, despite not being designed to last one!