Japanese startup’s lunar lander on course to land June 6
It is set to be the first Japanese private company to achieve moon landing.
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Japan space agency, partners plan weather forecast system; AI to also be used
The planned system is to prevent astronauts from being exposed to the radiation rays during works on the moon in the future.
A ‘city-killer’ asteroid might hit Earth — how worried should we be?
Dubbed 2024 YR4, the asteroid was first spotted on Dec 27, 2024, by the El Sauce Observatory in Chile. Based on its brightness, astronomers estimate it is between 130 and 300 feet…
Japanese space startup Ispace’s lunar lander launched from Kennedy Space Centre
The Tokyo-based startup previously attempted a moon landing in the spring of 2023, only to fail. Wednesday’s launch is part of its second attempt.
Japan’s Epsilon S rocket explosion occurs during engine combustion test
No injuries from the explosion were reported, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is investigating the details. An accident involving on Epsilon combustion test also occurred…
LG eyes footing in aerospace with possible SpaceX deal
LG batteries are set to be installed in Elon Musk's latest space ambition, Starship, as early as next year.
‘Space Shower’ system to be developed by Japanese company for use on the International Space Station
The final product will likely be a capsule-type booth for astronauts to use while standing.
Rare Taurid meteors dazzle Vietnamese skies
Although both Taurid showers were expected to produce a modest number of meteors per hour, they stand out for their size and brightness, making these some of the most remarkable…
China’ Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at ‘space home’
After their chat, the six astronauts posed for group photos amid cheers from ground controllers. They held each other's arms to form a circle, in a spontaneous show of happiness…
China’s Shenzhou XIX lifts off for space station mission
The rocket carries a three-member crew and is expected to fly for around six-and-a-half hours until it reaches Tiangong space station, currently orbiting about 400 kilometers…