Basic components for the origin of life detected in the Ryugu asteroid
An international team of researchers has confirmed the discovery of the five canonical nucleobases in samples from the Ryugu asteroid, highlighting implications for the origins of life on Earth.
Is the third delay of Kairos too cautious? Is it inevitable? JAXA honorary professor's perspective
The third delay of the Kairos-3 rocket launch raises questions about the balance between caution and necessity in space exploration.
H3 Launch Failure, Possible Cause is Defect in Satellite Base, Urgent Measures for Resumption of Operations
The H3 rocket's eighth launch failed potentially due to a defect in the satellite base, prompting Japan's space agency JAXA to hasten remedial measures for future missions.
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata holds press conference after early return from ISS, expressing gratitude for prioritizing safety
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata held an online press conference after returning early from the ISS due to a fellow astronaut's health issue, expressing no regrets and a desire to focus on mentoring future astronauts.
JAXA Decides to Review Development Plan for Small Rocket 'Epsilon-S'
JAXA has officially decided to revise the development plan for the small rocket 'Epsilon-S', aiming for a launch within the next fiscal year by utilizing conventional rockets for its second stage.
The country's small rocket "Epsilon", which exploded twice, is set to launch in 2026
Japan's space agency JAXA plans to revert to an older engine after two explosions during tests of the new engine for the Epsilon S rocket, aiming to conduct a demonstration launch by 2026 to regain customer trust for satellite launches.