After achieving the world's first close-up imaging of space debris, startup Astroscale aims to move debris into Earth's atmosphere, where it will burn up.
Japan's national space agency JAXA has formed a planetary defense team to detect asteroids and mitigate or deflect potential impact threats to Earth.
In this fourth in a series, Ground Self-Defense Forces learn naval skills, Air SDF operations open to civilians, and integrated services open to new domains.
As JAXA, Japan's space development program increases projects with foreign countries, strong cybersecurity measures are needed to preserve the partners' trust.
On July 1, the Japanese space agency deployed an earth observation satellite into space in the second successful launch of its flagship H3 rocket.
Toymaker Takara Tomy aims to spark children's curiosity with models of SORA-Q, the world's smallest lunar robot that was pivotal in Japan's first moon landing.
Metal satellites release significant amounts of oxidized aluminum particles during re-entry. Japan's wooden satellite could help reduce space debris.
The state visit saw key developments in Japan-US space coordination, including an agreement for a Japanese astronaut to join one of NASA's lunar missions.
With the February launch ending the H3 rocket's test phase, the new rocket will likely carry the satellite DAICHI-4 for observation of disaster-hit areas.
No helicopters, no military uniforms, no macho mood, and a staff canteen that serves lunch to everyone who is hungry ー only at the Japanese space...
After early hiccups, Japan has successfully launched its next-generation H3 rocket, and the mood at the Japan Space Exploration Agency could hardly be better.
SLIM's technology expands the possibilities for lunar exploration by unmanned vehicles. It opens the way for Japan to become a key player in space development.