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SpaceX's Crew-7 mission will launch international crew to ISS next week

The astronauts on SpaceX's Crew-7 mission emphasized how well the International Space Station partnership is thriving, as new space alliances begin to take shape.

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Meet the SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts launching to the ISS on Aug. 25

Four astronauts are flying to the International Space Station on Aug. 25 from NASA, Japan, Europe and Russia. Here's some info about this new crew.

Space

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Chandrayaan-3 just 1,437 km away from moon, and more

The Hindu

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Watch an Antares rocket launch cargo to the International Space Station tonight

Northrop Grumman's final Antares 200 series rocket is poised to launch the NG-19 resupply mission to the International Space Station, delivering over 8,200 pounds of research and provisions.

Space

Japan gearing up to launch small moon lander next month

The SLIM moon lander will test precision landing and pave the way for small-scale exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space

Explosion occurs during JAXA solid-fuel rocket experiment

NOSHIRO, Akita -- An explosion occurred Friday morning during a ground combustion experiment involving the second-stage engine of Japan's new Epsilon S solid-fuel rocket.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Rocket being developed by Japan's space agency explodes during testing but no injuries reported

A rocket being developed by the Japanese space agency has exploded during testing but there were no reports of injuries

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JAXA's next H3 rocket to carry 2 microsatellites

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans to send two microsatellites into orbit with the second launch of its H3 rocket following the failure of the first H3 rocket shortly after its launch in March.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Nanoblock reveals new space model kits created with astronaut's advice

An astronaut who helped assemble the International Space Station is now behind a series of space building projects that are on a very different scale. Naoko Yamazaki advised on Nanoblock's new kits.

Space

Japan has a wild idea to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024

An international partnership has designed a wooden satellite scheduled to be jointly launched by the Japanese space agency (JAXA) and NASA sometime next year.

Space

What is the 2023 Humans to Mars Summit?

The 2023 Humans to Mars Summit, to be held in Washington, D.C. from May 16 to May 18, aims to add urgency to the quest to put boots on the Red Planet.

Space

NASA joins Japan's mission to collect the 1st samples of Mars moon Phobos

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency signed a deal on April 17 to cooperate on a mission to collect samples of the Mars moon Phobos launching in 2024.

Space

H2A launch delayed as H3 probe drags on

The takeoff of Japan's H2A Launch Vehicle No. 47, which was scheduled for May, has been pushed back to at least summer, according to multiple government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space

Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, buttressing the notion that some ingredients crucial for the advent of life arrived on Earth aboard rocks from space billions of years ago.

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Wakata back from ISS after 5-month mission

WASHINGTON -- Astronaut Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) returned to Earth on Saturday with three crewmates from the International Space Station (ISS).

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Rocket program in crisis with string of failures

The H3 rocket's failed launch was the latest in a string of such failures among the launch vehicles of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). These setbacks are putting Japan's rocket development program in a critical situation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

H3 launch fails in blow to space program

The first H3 rocket was launched on Tuesday, but the mission ended in failure as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) had to transmit a destruct command about 15 minutes after liftoff.

Evening Standard

Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 space rocket minutes after launch

The spacecraft was commanded to self-destruct after suffering an ignition failure in setback for Japan’s space programme

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Bangkok Post

Japan’s space programme suffers setback

TOKYO: The inaugural launch of Japan’s next-generation rocket was aborted shortly after takeoff as launch controllers ordered it to self-destruct and plunge into the ocean, dealing a blow to the country’s aspirations to take on Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

The Independent UK

Japan launches H3 rocket, destroys it over 2nd stage failure

Japan’s space agency has intentionally destroyed an H3 rocket moments after launch because the ignition for the second stage failed

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s H3 rocket fails after liftoff in second mission attempt

Next-generation rocket, which Jaxa space agency hopes can compete against SpaceX Falcon, blows itself up after engine failure

The Japan News/Yomiuri

JAXA picks 2 new astronaut candidates

Two people have been chosen as new candidates for Japan's astronaut corps, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Japan’s new H3 space rocket fails to blast off

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the H3’s main engine had ignited but two booster engines failed.

The Independent UK

Japan aborts launch of 1st H3 rocket carrying defense censor

Japan’s space agency has aborted the launch of the first of its new flagship series H3 rockets, which was carrying an observation satellite also fitted with an experimental infrared sensor that could detect missile launches

The Times of India

Japan’s first next-generation rocket aborts before launch

Japan’s much-vaunted launch of its flagship rocket was a fizzer — a disappointing result as competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX intensifies and the island nation looks to expand its defense prowess amid growing geopolitical tensions.

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