Japan ends SLIM moon lander missionJAXA's SLIM mission ended, but it exceeded expectations by collecting data and surviving multiple lunar nights despite initial challenges.
Japan's Venus Probe Goes Mysteriously MissingHumanity's up-close observations of Venus may be in peril due to potential loss of contact with the Akatsuki space probe.
Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space StationThe first wooden satellite has been deployed to explore sustainable space materials.
Check Out These Extraordinary New Images of MercuryBepiColombo spacecraft executed its sixth flyby of Mercury, setting the stage for future scientific research by 2027.
Japan ends SLIM moon lander missionJAXA's SLIM mission ended, but it exceeded expectations by collecting data and surviving multiple lunar nights despite initial challenges.
Japan's Venus Probe Goes Mysteriously MissingHumanity's up-close observations of Venus may be in peril due to potential loss of contact with the Akatsuki space probe.
Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space StationThe first wooden satellite has been deployed to explore sustainable space materials.
Check Out These Extraordinary New Images of MercuryBepiColombo spacecraft executed its sixth flyby of Mercury, setting the stage for future scientific research by 2027.
Japan's Astroscale got within 15m of its space junk targetAstroscale achieved the closest approach to space junk by a commercial operator, marking a significant milestone in active debris removal efforts.
Japan's space agency aborts Epsilon S rocket test after fire DW 11/26/2024A fire during a JAXA rocket test indicates mounting challenges for Japan's space program.
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan's Ambitions to Launch SatellitesJapan's space agency JAXA suspended an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket due to a fire, hindering satellite launch efforts.
JAXA partners to make a digital twin of its ISS moduleJAXA is creating an open-source digital twin of the ISS module, enabling low-cost testing and simulation for space-related technologies.
Japan's Moon lander makes it through another lunar nightJapan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has exceeded all expectations by surviving three lunar nights despite malfunctioning electronics and lack of heaters.
JAXA partners to make a digital twin of its ISS moduleJAXA is creating an open-source digital twin of the ISS module, enabling low-cost testing and simulation for space-related technologies.
Japan's Moon lander makes it through another lunar nightJapan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has exceeded all expectations by surviving three lunar nights despite malfunctioning electronics and lack of heaters.
BepiColombo thrusters are acting up, but science marches onBepiColombo will flyby Mercury closer than originally planned due to thruster issues, delaying arrival until November 2026.
BepiColombo having thruster problems on way to MercuryThruster problems with BepiColombo's Solar Electric Propulsion system could impact mission trajectory and Mercury orbit insertion.
BepiColombo thrusters are acting up, but science marches onBepiColombo will flyby Mercury closer than originally planned due to thruster issues, delaying arrival until November 2026.
BepiColombo having thruster problems on way to MercuryThruster problems with BepiColombo's Solar Electric Propulsion system could impact mission trajectory and Mercury orbit insertion.
Our only mission at Venus may have just gone darkJAXA lost communication with Akatsuki spacecraft around Venus due to a possible thruster issue, jeopardizing humanity's only craft orbiting Venus.
Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar SystemThe skies of Venus may hold potential for alien life searches.