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JAXA's seventh H3 launch failed when the payload fairing detached about four minutes after liftoff, leaving the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite to fall back into the Pacific; investigators are probing the cause, and the anomaly could delay future H3 missions and planned payloads like MMX and HTV-X.
Japan’s eighth H3 rocket failed after its payload fairing separated, causing the roughly 5-ton Michibiki 5 navigation satellite to be lost in Pacific debris; telemetry hints at a LH2 tank pressure drop and possible damage to the satellite mounting, with investigators considering a fairing–satellite impact or residual stress as potential causes. The second stage briefly placed the vehicle in a low-altitude orbit before reentry hours later, and Japan’s MMX mission launch remains awaiting a full investigation before proceeding.
Japan’s Akatsuki Venus orbiter, launched in 2010, ended operations in September 2025 after a dramatic comeback from a failed entry and a five-year drift. During more than a decade in Venus orbit it mapped the atmosphere in UV and IR, advanced understanding of super-rotation, and documented a 6,200-mile-long stationary gravity wave—the largest in the Solar System—before mission control shut down and archived the data for future study.
In 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth, prompting ESA and JAXA to collaborate on the Ramses mission to study its response to Earth's gravity, aiming to improve planetary defense techniques and demonstrate international cooperation in space exploration.
Japan's H3 rocket failed to deploy the QZS-5 navigation satellite into the correct orbit due to a second stage engine failure caused by an abnormal shutdown of the LE-5B-3 engine, marking the second such failure since the rocket's debut in March 2023.
Japan's H3 rocket failed during its seventh launch, preventing the successful deployment of the QZS-5 navigation satellite due to a second stage engine shutdown, prompting an investigation by JAXA.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's launch of the QZS-5 satellite aboard the 8th H3 rocket failed due to a second stage engine shutdown, prompting the formation of a special investigation team.
The Japanese spacecraft Akatsuki, which studied Venus since 2010 and provided valuable data, has been officially declared dead after losing contact in 2024, marking Japan's first successful planetary exploration. Despite setbacks, it exceeded its expected lifespan, and future missions by NASA and ESA are planned to continue Venus research. Until then, Earth’s connection to Venus is temporarily severed.
Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully docked its new cargo spacecraft, HTV-X, at the ISS, marking a significant milestone. The spacecraft, designed to serve as both a cargo carrier and a temporary space lab, carried supplies, experimental equipment, and new technology demonstrations, with plans for its use after leaving the ISS, including trash disposal and hosting equipment for extended periods. This mission also highlights Japan's advancements in space technology and its ongoing contributions to international space efforts like the Artemis Program.
Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, which studied Venus for nearly a decade and provided valuable insights into its atmosphere and super rotation, has been declared dead after losing contact in 2024, marking the end of humanity's last active mission to Venus.
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui captured stunning photos of auroras and the Milky Way from the ISS's Kibo module, sharing a unique view of space. He is also preparing for Japan's first next-generation HTV-X cargo vehicle launch, scheduled for October 20, 2025, using the station's robotic arm. The ISS remains crewed with seven members, continuing its long history of human presence in space despite ongoing U.S. government shutdown impacts.
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the ISS captured images and observations of two typhoons from orbit, while also working on preparations for Japan's next cargo mission, amidst ongoing space station activities and a US government shutdown.
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS continued their scientific research and maintenance activities, including experiments on microgravity and space debris capture, while capturing Earth views and maintaining station systems.
Japan's 'Akatsuki' spacecraft, launched in 2010 to study Venus, has been decommissioned in 2024 after 15 years of operation, providing valuable atmospheric data and discoveries despite initial setbacks, with future missions planned by NASA and ESA to further explore Venus.
Japan's Venus Climate Orbiter Akatsuki, launched in 2010 and active until 2024, has officially ended its mission after a successful scientific run that extended beyond its expected lifespan, leaving Venus without an active orbiter for now.