XRISM Telescope Works but Door Covering Spectrometer Resolve Is Jammed

SPACE 06.13.2024 04:40 AM

XRISM's primary instrument, Resolve, is working as planned, but its aperture door has remained closed. Continue reading to know the full story.

Japan Seeks Help to Name Silicon-Based Asteroid Giant for Hayabusa2 Mission; JAXA Wants ‘Non-offensive’ Suggestions

03.06.2024 01:00 AM

Japan is open to suggestions for naming the asteroid that it will study for its Hayabusa2 space probe in 2026. Continue reading to learn more.

Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper Wakes Up After Two-Week-Long Cold Lunar Night

02.27.2024 00:00 AM

After a two-week dormancy period, Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper has woken up and reestablished communications with Earth. Read to learn more.

Japan's Moon Lander Faces Power Challenge but Holds Hope for Restoration with Sunlight Shift

01.24.2024 00:01 AM

Japan's SLIM lander powered down on the Moon due to solar cells unable to catch sunlight, yet there's hope for reactivation. Read on to learn more details.

Japan’s Smart Lander Slim Successfully Lands on Moon but Lunar Mission at Risk of Ending Soon

01.21.2024 01:00 AM

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) landed on the Moon, but its solar power system doesn't work. Continue reading to learn more.

XRISM Mission Reveals First Images of the Cosmos Using X-ray Space Telescope

01.10.2024 01:00 AM

Japan’s XRISM observatory, in collaboration with NASA, has provided a first sneak peek into the hidden X-ray cosmos. Learn more about it in this article.

Japan's SLIM Space Probe Enters Moon's Orbit, Nearing Historic Lunar Landing

12.26.2023 07:40 AM

Japan's SLIM, nicknamed the "Moon Sniper," entered lunar orbit on Christmas, advancing towards a historic lunar landing, aiming for precision. Continue reading for more details.

4 Astronauts on ISS Send Holiday Wishes in Festive Christmas Video [Watch]

12.26.2023 05:30 AM

Four astronauts from the International Space Station shared a Christmas message in this festive video. Check out the article and watch the video.

World's First Wooden Satellite: NASA, JAXA To Launch LignoSat, Pioneering Sustainable Space Exploration by Summer 2024

11.14.2023 23:00 PM

NASA and JAXA plan 2024 launch of world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, to address space junk with biodegradable magnolia wood. Continue reading to learn more details.

Japan’s XRISM Satellite To Detect X-Ray Wavelengths With Unprecedented Precision To Study Black Holes, Supernovae, Galaxy Clusters

09.11.2023 04:00 AM

Japan's XRISM telescope is expected to bring new information about black holes, supernovae and galaxy clusters. Continue reading to learn more.

Japan Launches 2 Ambitious Missions; SLIM Moon Lander To Make Lunar Landing Attempt in 4 Months

09.07.2023 06:45 AM

Japan just launched its SLIM moon lander and XRISM space telescope on Wednesday. Continue reading to learn more.

JAXA SLIM Mission Attempts To Carry X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission Hardware to the Moon, But Poor Weather Causes Reschedule [WATCH]

08.28.2023 04:00 AM

Japan is part of the Artemis Accords led by NASA which is an agreement among multiple countries for mutually beneficial space exploration and usage. Read to learn more.

NASA, JAXA’s Satellite XRISM Will Launch Next Month, Provide Insights of Most Difficult Places To Study

07.31.2023 07:00 AM

NASA and JAXA are working together on a new satellite that promises to bring new insights into the high-energy events in the distant universe. Read on to know the details.

Japan’s XRISM Astronomical Satellite on a Mission To Investigate the X-Ray Rainbow of the Universe Using Resolve Detector

07.18.2023 09:40 AM

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is scheduled to launch its XRISM satellite to take a look at high-energy light into the equivalent of an X-ray rainbow. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency To Launch Moon Sniper Lander in August

07.12.2023 08:45 AM

Japan plans to launch a lunar lander with the hope of improving the ability of humans to reach other worlds. The mission is equipped with observation tools that will help us understand how the celestial objects were formed.

Japan's Newest Rocket Fails Minutes Into Its First Flight; JAXA Ordered It To Be Destroyed After Failing to Reach Orbit

03.07.2023 05:31 AM

Japan's next-gen H3 rocket was commanded to self-destruct along with its sole payload, a satellite for Earth observation. Read the article to learn more.

Japan Aborts 1st Launch Attempt of H3 Rocket After Engine Failure

02.17.2023 10:00 AM

The JAXA mission manager apologized after it failed in its first attempt to launch its H3 rocket. Read the article for the full story.

NASA, JAXA Astronauts Perform the Second Spacewalk on the International Space Station This 2023

02.03.2023 07:12 AM

Mission managers have given the "go" signal for two astronauts to conduct a spacewalk on Thursday. Read the article to learn more details about their extravehicular activity.

NASA, JAXA Astronauts Conduct First Spacewalk of 2023 For ISS Power Upgrades

01.20.2023 21:45 PM

The mission of NASA and JAXA's spacewalk is part of the planned solar augmentation in the ISS. Read the article to learn more about the first extravehicular activity this year.

Space Collaboration: US, Japan Ink Agreement at NASA Headquarters; Private Companies Seen as Intermediaries Between Nations

01.16.2023 02:39 AM

The US space agency and Japan have inked an agreement that builds on the long history of space exploration partnership between the two countries. Read the article to learn more.

Space Operation: NASA, JAXA Astronauts Analyze Efficacy of Skin and Bone Healing in Space

11.30.2022 02:54 AM

The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship has arrived, and the Expedition 68 crew has begun unloading thousands of pounds of goods. Inside Dragon are new botany, biology, and physics experiments, as well as additional gear to supplement the International Space Station's power generating system. Read on to know more about this news!