XRISM Telescope Works but Door Covering Spectrometer Resolve Is Jammed

Medicine & Technology Jun 13, 2024

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

Mar 06, 2024

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

Feb 27, 2024

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

Jan 24, 2024

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

Jan 21, 2024

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

Jan 10, 2024

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

Dec 26, 2023

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]

Dec 26, 2023

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

Nov 14, 2023

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

Sep 11, 2023

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

Sep 07, 2023

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]

Aug 28, 2023

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

Jul 31, 2023

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

Jul 18, 2023

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

Jul 12, 2023

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.