Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency

Japan’s Lunar Lander Survives its Third Lunar Night

Space travel and exploration was never going to be easy. Failures are sadly all too common but it's wonderful to…

8 months ago

Hayabusa2 Fires an Anti-Tank Warhead at Asteroid Ryugu

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft recently struck the asteroid Ryugu with an explosive payload, which will help it collect samples that could…

6 years ago

1st Images from New NASA/JAXA GPM Rainfall Measuring Satellite Capture Tropical Cyclone in 3D

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - Weather researchers worldwide now have the ability to capture unprecedented three-dimensional images and detailed rainfall…

11 years ago

When Doves Fly: Swarm Of Tiny Satellites Shot From Space Station

Astronauts fired up the International Space Station's Yard-a-Pult (actually, we mean the Japanese Kibo arm's satellite launcher) this week to…

11 years ago