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Digantara, Japanese startup join hands to create map of moon orbit
Digantara, which is creating a 'Google Map' for the low earth orbit that is buzzing with thousands of satellites, has joined hands with Japanese start-up ispace inc to establish a cislunar situational awareness and domain infrastructure.
Chandrayaan-5 Mission: India & Japan's big leap to the Moon; what they’ll discover, how it will launch, and every detail inside
India and Japan have formalised an agreement for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, to jointly explore the Moon’s south pole. ISRO and JAXA will collaborate to study volatile materials, particularly water, in the permanently shadowed regions.
India and Japan ink pact for Chandrayaan-5 to explore moon together
India and Japan formalize collaboration for Chandrayaan-5 mission. The mission focuses on lunar polar exploration. ISRO and JAXA will jointly explore the moon's south pole. JAXA's H3-24L launch vehicle will carry ISRO's lander and Japan's rover. The mission aims to study lunar water and other volatile materials. This partnership will enhance understanding of the lunar south pole.
Asteroid 2025 PM2 to zoom towards Earth at 41,000 mph: How close is 2.3 million miles in space terms?
Asteroid 2025 PM2, about 190 feet wide and travelling over 41,000 miles per hour, will make its closest pass by Earth on 27 August 2025 at a distance of 2.31 million miles. NASA confirms the flyby poses no danger, but its size means scientists are watching closely. The encounter highlights the importance of tracking near-Earth objects. ISRO has also outlined plans to study larger asteroids through international collaborations, while NASA reminds that impacts, though rare, vary in scale depending on size.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 docks at ISS successfully after 15 hours express flight
SpaceX Crew-11 successfully docked at the International Space Station on August 2, joining the Expedition 73 crew. The mission, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, will conduct scientific research to prepare for human exploration. Crew-10 will depart after a handover period, with teams monitoring weather conditions for their return to Earth.
'Hold, hold, hold': NASA-Crew 11 SpaceX launch abruptly cancelled just seconds before liftoff
NASA and SpaceX postponed Thursday's launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center due to unfavorable weather conditions. With just 65 seconds remaining in the countdown, the mission was aborted because of thick cloud cover, specifically a cumulus cloud over the launchpad. Officials said the launch will happen at a later date, possibly as early as Friday.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 launch: When and how to watch it live on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube
Get ready for a space mission streamed to your screens. NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 launches on July 31, 2025. For the first time, watch a NASA crewed launch on Netflix. The mission sends Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov to the International Space Station. The launch will also be available on NASA+, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video.
Trump’s NASA budget cuts could compromise human safety, warn hundreds of agency employees in open letter
With looming budget cuts at NASA, scientists are voicing their fears about the safety of ongoing missions. Echoing the tragic Challenger incident, a collective letter from NASA staff raises alarms over the potential loss of crucial data and the jeopardizing of international collaborations.
India has to triple its satellites in orbit in next three years: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that India must triple its satellites in orbit from 55 to meet growing demand within three years. By 2040, India aims to rival global space powers. ISRO plans 12 launches this year, including NISAR with NASA. A space station module will launch by 2028, with full completion by 2035, marking a shift toward commercial opportunities.
NASA alert: 10-storey tall asteroid to fly past earth tomorrow at 22,500 km/h. Size, distance & more
An asteroid named 2022 YS5 will pass close to Earth tomorrow. The asteroid is about 120 feet in diameter. It will travel at a speed of 22,500 km/h. NASA and ISRO confirm that it is not a threat. ISRO is preparing for future asteroid threats like Apophis in 2029. Continuous monitoring of Near-Earth Objects is critical for planetary defense.
Exciting to see Earth from vantage point of ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, as part of the Axiom-4 mission, celebrated completing a week on the ISS, enjoying diverse cuisines and connecting with Earth. He surpassed his mentor's space stay record, emphasizing the breathtaking view of Earth and the value of international collaboration.
Shubhanshu Shukla studies muscle stem cells, films digestion demo on ISS for Indian students
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, as part of Axiom Mission 4 on the ISS, is conducting experiments focusing on muscle health, digestion in space, and mental well-being. Other Ax-4 crew members are also contributing to research, while Expedition 73 astronauts are working on NASA- and ESA-backed studies related to human health in space.
ISRO, Japanese space agency hold technical meet on Chandrayaan-5 mission
ISRO and JAXA convened for the third Technical Interface Meeting in Bengaluru to advance the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, a collaborative effort to explore lunar volatile materials. The mission, slated for launch on JAXA's H3-24L vehicle, will involve an ISRO-made lander and a Japanese rover to study the lunar South Pole.
Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday. The H3 No. 3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Centre on a southwestern Japanese island and released its payload about 16 minutes later as planned, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said during a livestream.
Brand-new space telescope launched in 2023 has 'damaged doors', says NASA
Observational plans around an expensive and state-of-the-art space telescope launched just last year in September, has now taken a back seat, as one of the aperture doors that covers a crucial instrument has stayed jammed for long. NASA is currently contemplating backup options around the issue, say reports.
Japan's space agency says its moon lander miraculously survives a second weeks-long lunar night
Japan's space agency, JAXA, announced that their moon lander, SLIM, survived a second freezing weekslong lunar night. SLIM successfully placed a probe on the moon, collected geological data from moon rocks, and is now preparing to make contact with the cooled vehicle again.
Japan launches H3 rocket a year after failed first flight
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and primary contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plan for the H3 to replace the two-decade-old H-IIA rocket, hoping that its lower costs and greater payload capacity will help them win launch orders from global clients.
Japan's precision moon lander has hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has annoounced that it has achieved an unprecedented "pinpoint" moon landing within 100 metres (328 feet) of target. Space agency of Japan said it received all data about the Smart Lander for SLIM landing in the 2 hours and 37 minutes after the touchdown and before the probe lost power.
Japan space agency hit with cyberattack, rocket and satellite info not accessed
The space agency learned of the possibility of the unauthorised access after receiving information from an external organisation and conducting an internal investigation, the spokesperson said, declining to identify the organisation's name.
Solar exploration: A sunrace of significant global missions
Proba-2 is the second of the Proba series, building on nearly eight years of successful Proba-1 experience, even as Proba-1 was not a solar exploratory mission. On-board Proba-2 were four experiments, two of them were solar observation experiments.
Japan suspends H-IIA rocket launch for moonshot because of strong winds
Strong winds of nearly 108 kph (67 mph) were observed at an altitude of 5,000-15,000 metres (16400-49200 ft), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) safety manager Michio Kawakami said. Multiple typhoons around Japan could have affected the wind conditions, he added.
Japan's moon landing: When is it and why is it important?
Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has postponed the launch of its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft due to strong winds. The SLIM project aims to achieve a high-precision landing on the moon and reduce launch costs by using lightweight hardware. Japan's space program has faced recent setbacks, including the destruction of a rocket and failed launches. However, Japan's advanced image technology is seen as crucial in responding to China's growing military presence in space. The country also plans to send an astronaut to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.
Japan suspends launch of rocket carrying moon lander because of winds
The launch was cancelled because of unsuitable wind conditions in the upper atmosphere, MHI's launch services unit said in a post on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, 24 minutes before the planned launch time.
ISRO's next Moon mission in collaboration with Japanese space agency gathers steam
ISRO and Japan's JAXA are partnering for the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), which aims to explore the lunar polar region for potential sustainable activities and water-ice resources. The mission will involve a rover developed by JAXA and a lander developed by ISRO, along with instruments from NASA and ESA. The LUPEX mission is scheduled for launch in 2025 and will include instruments proposed by India's Physical Research Laboratory to measure the lunar surface and subsurface.
Japan H3 rocket fails, destruct command issued
The H3 successfully lifted off after a failed attempt last month, but an announcement on the Japan space agency JAXA's live feed subsequently said the rocket's velocity appeared to be dropping.
India's next Moon shot will be bigger, in pact with Japan
For this mission - Lunar Polar Exploration - Isro will be tying up with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
JAXA-Canon makes low-cost, mini space rocket
Tokyo, Dec 2 (IANS) The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is building a low-cost space rocket with the help of Japanese tech manufacturer Canon, reports said on Friday.
Electric power transmitted wirelessly in Japan
In an experiment conducted last week in Hyogo prefecture in western Japan, the microwaves were successfully converted into direct electrical current.
JAXA and Mitsubishi to launch observatory to monitor global precipitation on Feb 28
The satellite to be used for the Global Precipitation Measurement mission, jointly developed by JAXA and NASA, will be launched aboard an H-2A rocket.
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