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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.
NASA and JAXA tested a scale model of the X-59 aircraft in a Japanese wind tunnel to assess noise levels and validate predictions for quieter supersonic flight, a key step toward developing commercial quiet supersonic airliners.
Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft achieved a milestone by approaching within 15 meters of a defunct upper stage rocket, marking the closest approach by a commercial operator to space debris. This maneuver, part of an independent goal by Astroscale, demonstrated advanced Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) capabilities, crucial for future debris removal missions. Although an unexpected issue triggered a collision avoidance maneuver, the mission is a step forward in commercial space junk disposal, with Phase II involving robotic capture operations under a significant contract with JAXA.
A Japanese spacecraft, part of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission, has made a historic close approach to a discarded rocket stage in Earth's orbit, coming within 15 meters of the debris. This mission is part of JAXA's initiative to remove space junk, aiming to eventually capture and deorbit the three-ton rocket stage. Although the spacecraft had to abort its approach due to a collision avoidance system trigger, the mission demonstrated precise maneuvering capabilities. A follow-up mission, ADRAS-J2, is planned for 2028 to further address space debris issues.