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ADRAS-J represents the world's first attempt to safely approach, characterize, and survey a significant piece of large debris through Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO).
“We already confirmed that we have established communication until the very end of the landing – however, now we have lost the communication, so we have to assume that… we could not complete the landing on the lunar surface.”
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace has won approval to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, just ahead of its first moon landing attempt.
Japan's H3 rocket fails after second stage doesnt ignite
Japanese lunar lander company ispace confirms its first mission is on track to attempt a lunar landing in two months as work continues on next two missions.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced the selection of its first group of astronauts in 14 years who will participate in the ISS and Artemis programs.
Japanese company Iwaya Giken has unveiled its balloon cabin and announced plans to begin flying mission into the stratosphere by the end of year, with its first passengers being announced in October.
North Korea has launched a long range missile into space.
Japan’s new ride to orbit, H3, has aborted it’s maiden launch after an engine abort.
On November 17th, 2022, the Japanese Government, with the aid of NASA, announced that Japan would have a larger stake in the development and operation of the Gateway Lunar Space Station, the key element in NASA’s Artemis infrastructure.
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