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Glitch forces Japan's asteroid-sampling Hayabusa2 probe into protective 'safe mode' in deep space

An anomaly has forced the Japanese asteroid-sampling spacecraft Hayabusa2 into protective "safe mode" while journeying through deep space on its extended mission.

Space · Apr 16, 2025

Plush polar bear with penguin art floats as Fram2 zero-g indicator in polar orbit

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.

Space · Apr 2, 2025

Floating blue-eyed robot keeps watch on the ISS: Space photo of the day

Looking like a soccer ball with glowing blue eyes, the Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera-2 is put to test aboard the International Space Station.

Space · Apr 1, 2025

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Next month NASA's Lucy probe will visit an asteroid that's been waiting 150 million years to say hello

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon travel by asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed roughly 150 million years ago.

Space · Mar 21, 2025

Facts about Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's extraordinary space mission kids must know

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return to earth soon. The entire world has been praying for their safe return. The astronaut duo were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months after the Starliner they went in developed technical faults and had to return…

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2025

NASA and SpaceX launch mission to replace US astronauts stranded on the International Space Station

US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June for what was meant to be an eight-day trip.

Euronews · Mar 15, 2025

SpaceX launches relief crew for NASA's beleaguered Starliner astronauts on ISS (video)

SpaceX launched the Crew-10 mission to the ISS today (March 14) to relieve the 'stuck' Starliner astronauts and two other crewmembers aboard the orbiting lab.

Space · Mar 14, 2025

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SpaceX mission to rescue astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for nine months is postponed

NASA calls off launch due to hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm for the Falcon 9 rocket

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts depart for launch pad ahead of liftoff (video, photos)

The SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts have departed NASA's checkout facility at Kennedy Space Center and are bound for the launch pad ahead of their imminent liftoff.

Space · Mar 12, 2025

Meet the SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts launching to the ISS on March 12

SpaceX's Crew-10 mission will send two NASA astronauts, a Japanese spaceflyer and a cosmonaut to the International Space Station.

Space · Mar 12, 2025

For NASA astronauts on a 10-day space mission that lasted 9 months, a landing date at last

Crew members launching on SpaceX's next mission to the International Space Station are ready to take the reins of the orbital lab so NASA's Starliner astronauts can finally return to Earth.

Space · Mar 8, 2025

Japan launches navigation satellite on nation's 1st mission of 2025 (video)

A Japanese H3 rocket launched the Michibiki 6 navigation satellite early Sunday morning (Feb. 2), the nation's first liftoff of 2025.

Space · Feb 1, 2025

10 jaw-dropping space photos that defined 2024

From solar storms to "shooting stars" over Stonehenge, here are our top 10 favorite space photos of 2024 — and what they told us about our beautiful cosmos.

LiveScience · Dec 30, 2024

Starship, Europa Clipper and more: The top 10 spaceflight stories of 2024

From SpaceX plucking its huge Super Heavy rocket out of the sky to the launch of NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission, this year held many amazing advances.

Space · Dec 28, 2024

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Top News · Nov 26, 2024

Japanese Epsilon S Rocket Engine Test Failure Raises Concerns

Recent engine fire during a test raises concerns about Japan's Epsilon S rocket debut. JAXA investigating the cause to ensure safety and success in space e...

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has launched a defense satellite designed for information-gathering and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to build up its military capability amid growing tension in the region

Space · Nov 4, 2024

Japan launches military communications satellite on 4th flight of H3 rocket (video)

Japan launched the Kirameki 3 military communications satellite Monday morning (Nov. 4), on the fourth-ever flight of the country's H3 rocket.

Space · Oct 23, 2024

How moon-landing teams are learning from each other to make the next lunar leap

Moon landing attempts are becoming so frequent that the players involved — private companies and government agencies alike — are learning from each other's efforts.

Space · Oct 15, 2024

The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns

Leaders of major space agencies stated grand plans for the near future at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, while noting concerns regarding Earth and the space environment.

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