BepiColombo Probe’s Arrival at Mercury Delayed Until November 2026 Due to Thruster Issues
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft is set for a late Wednesday (Sept. 4) Mercury flyby, but faces a delay in...
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Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander Mission Comes to an End
Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission has come to an end after failing to make contact since...
Private Space Probe Successfully Photographs Discarded Rocket Debris in Orbit
Astroscale Japan has released stunning images of space debris in Earth's orbit taken by its Active Debris Removal spacecraft...
Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander Arrives in Lunar Orbit for Historic Landing
In a major milestone, Japan's SLIM moon lander has successfully entered lunar orbit, bringing the nation one step closer...
Artemis 2: NASA’s First Human Mission to Circle the Moon
NASA's Artemis 2 lunar spacecraft, set to circle the moon in late 2024 or 2025, is under construction in...
Astronauts in Space Send Festive Holiday Wishes to Earth
Astronauts on the International Space Station are spreading holiday cheer with a festive video just in time for Christmas....
Artemis Program to Land International Astronaut on Moon by End of 2020s
NASA's Artemis program will send an international astronaut to the moon by the end of the decade, according to...
NASA and Japan to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite in 2024
NASA and JAXA are teaming up to launch the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat, into space by summer...