ISRO Congratulates Japan's JAXA On Successful Launch Of Lander Mission To Moon
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Thursday launched a rocket carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe as well as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).
Sep 07, 2023, 14:22 PM IST
After India's Chandrayaan-3, Japan Gears Up To Launch Lander, X-Ray Mission For Moon Tomorrow
The SLIM lander aims to achieve a small scale, lightweight probe system and pinpoint landing technology, in addition to contributing to future lunar probes.
Aug 27, 2023, 17:40 PM IST
NASA to air departure of Japanese Cargo Ship from International Space Station on August 18
To mark the end of Cargo Ship's three-month stay at the ISS, the Canadarm2 robotic arm will be used by Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA to release the spacecraft from the station at 1:35 PM.
Aug 17, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Two astronauts to venture out of the ISS for a long spacewalk on Friday
The spacewalk originally was scheduled for January 29 but was postponed when a new LEE, installed during the spacewalk, encountered start-up issues.
Feb 15, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
NASA postpones second spacewalk, schedules it for mid-February
The spacewalk is to be performed by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei – who led the first spacewalk on January 23 as well – joined by Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Jan 29, 2018, 17:24 PM IST
It's a wrap! NASA astronauts successfully complete 2018's first spacewalk
The spacewalk was the 206th in support of space station assembly and maintenance, the third in Mark Vande Hei’s career and the first for Scott Tingle.
Jan 24, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
New Earth observation satellite successfully launched by Japan
This was the first launch of a JAXA Epsilon rocket ordered by a private company, a successful concept which the Japanese Aerospace agency hopes will boost this type of order.
Jan 18, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
Astronaut in space claims his height increased by 9 cm, apologises for 'fake news'
Most astronauts "grow" during protracted space missions because their spines extend in the absence of gravity, but the gains disappear once they are back on the ground.
Jan 10, 2018, 11:09 AM IST
NASA to send instrument aboard Japan-led probe to study Martian moons
The Mars Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is in development by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Nov 21, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
'Lost' satellite gives scientists access to a cosmic recipe for nearby universe
The data has allowed scientists to analyse the composition of the Perseus gases and gain a deeper understanding of the stellar explosions that created them.
Nov 17, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Japan launches latest satellite of positioning system
The GPS, owned by the US, has a margin of error of about 10 metres in global positioning; the coordination between the GPS and Michibiki will reduce the margin to between 1 metre and about 6 cm.
Oct 10, 2017, 15:23 PM IST
Venus' mysterious night side revealed for the first time – Here's why it's creating a buzz
Venus' atmosphere is dominated by strong winds that whirl around the planet far faster than Venus itself rotates.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
Aimed to improve GPS accuracy, Japan launches third satellite 'Michibiki'
The launch was initially scheduled last week but was postponed due to a technical glitch.
Aug 19, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Japanese space drone sends first images and videos from International Space Station! Watch
The Internal Ball Camera drone was sent to take pictures and videos of the work of the astronauts aboard the space station.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:34 PM IST
Asian space race to get more competitive as Japan announces plans to send man to the moon by 2030!
They said the proposal was for JAXA to contribute to a multinational manned lunar probe by contributing technology, which would grant Japan a spot on the mission.
Jun 30, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announces August launch of third GPS satellite!
This will be Japan's third Quasi-Zenith Satellite, a device designed to improve global navigation and augment signals emitted by the US-owned GPS, which has a 10-metre margin of error.
Jun 15, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Japan's unmanned experimental probe fails to get rid of space debris
The space cargo ship left the ISS on January 28 and re-entered the atmosphere on Monday, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has confirmed.
Feb 06, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
Japanese resupply ship 'HTV-6' departs International Space Station – Watch LIVE
NASA says Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA’s) H-II Transport Vehicle-6 (HTV-6) is packed and ready for its release from the space station.
Jan 27, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
Giant 'bulge' spotted on Venus indication of a massive gravity wave?
The giant wave became one of the most prominent features in the planet’s atmosphere for four days in December 2015.
Jan 17, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Japan aborts mini-rocket launch due to communication failure
The rocket fell into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Uchinoura.
Jan 15, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
