Revolutionary Rover Tech Tames Extreme Moon Temperatures
A team from Nagoya University invented a heat-switch device for lunar rovers to withstand the Moon’s extreme temperatures. The technology optimizes thermal control, alternating between…
JAXA News
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan’s national aerospace agency responsible for research, technology development, and the launch of satellites into orbit, as well as for manned and unmanned missions to space. Established in 2003 through the merger of three previously independent organizations, JAXA aims to contribute to the advancement of society and the global community by conducting various space and aeronautical activities. Among its numerous achievements, JAXA has developed satellites, sent probes to explore the moon and planets like Venus, and played a significant role in the International Space Station (ISS) through the development of the Kibo laboratory module and regular supply missions using the H-II Transfer Vehicle. JAXA also collaborates with other international space agencies, such as NASA and ESA, to further space exploration and technological development.
Resolving the Cosmos: XRISM Unravels Astrophysical Mysteries With Just 36 Pixels
The XRISM spacecraft, utilizing an instrument with only 36 pixels, revolutionizes our understanding of the cosmos by providing detailed chemical profiles and 3D views of…
XRISM Spacecraft Detects Iron Signatures in Nearby Active Galaxy
The XRISM mission has revealed crucial data about the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy NGC 4151, enhancing understanding of black hole-environment interactions….
Micrometeoroid Bombardment and Magnetic Fields: Decoding the Effects of Interplanetary Space on Asteroid Ryugu
Samples reveal evidence of changes experienced by the surface of asteroid Ryugu, some probably due to micrometeoroid bombardment. Analyzing samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu…
Venus Unveiled: Carbon and Oxygen Caught Escaping Into Space
New findings from BepiColombo show escape of heavy ions from Venus, hinting at complex atmospheric dynamics. A fleeting visit of the European Space Agency (ESA)/Japan…
From Earth to Phobos: MEGANE’s Journey To Decipher Martian Moons
NASA’s MEGANE, developed for the MMX mission to study Mars’ moons, has been delivered to JAXA for integration, representing a milestone in space collaboration and…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Japan’s SLIM Lander on the Moon
JAXA’s SLIM lunar landing on January 19, 2024, captured by NASA’s LRO, establishes Japan as the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the…
JAXA’s Lunar Leap: Japan Is Now the 5th Country To Land on the Moon
Japan’s SLIM lunar landing highlights its advanced space technology and global leadership in space exploration, despite challenges, enhancing its position in international lunar research and…
Rethinking Cosmic Origins: The Ryugu Asteroid Samples’ Revelatory Findings
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of international scientists has unveiled unprecedented insights into the nature of the asteroid Ryugu and shed light on…
Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) was successfully inserted into lunar orbit at 16:51 (Japan Standard…
Clouds, Aerosols & Radiation: EarthCARE’s Quest To Decode Climate Puzzles
ESA and JAXA’s EarthCARE satellite, set for a May 2024 launch, aims to provide insights into the climate effects of clouds and aerosols. The satellite…
Beyond the Spectrum: XRISM Launches To Study the Universe in Different Colors of X-Rays
Data to reveal flows of matter and energy close to black holes and the elemental makeup of the universe. On September 6, a new satellite…
Japan Successfully Launches XRISM Space Telescope and SLIM Lunar Lander
The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), were launched onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA…
Japan’s X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) Launch Scrubbed
The scheduled launch of the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No….
X-Ray Vision to the Cosmos: JAXA, NASA XRISM Mission Ready for Liftoff!
The XRISM satellite, a collaborative effort between JAXA, NASA, and ESA, aims to offer unprecedented insights into the X-ray universe, exploring stellar phenomena and black…
X-Ray Vision of the Universe: XRISM Spacecraft Will Open New Window on the Cosmos
XRISM, a joint space mission led by JAXA, will use its Resolve instrument to study the universe’s extremes using spectroscopy. Its findings will complement those…
Decoding the Cosmic Rainbow: XRISM Mission To Study Universe’s High-Energy Mysteries
JAXA’s XRISM satellite, launching later this month, will use its Resolve instrument to analyze X-ray light, offering unprecedented insights into the universe’s most energetic objects….
BepiColombo’s First Mercury Flyby Unmasks Electron Rain As Trigger for X-Ray Auroras
The joint European-Japanese mission, BepiColombo, has revealed how high-energy auroras on Mercury are formed. The research indicates that electrons, accelerated in Mercury’s magnetosphere and precipitating…