NASA Joins JAXA for Martian Moons Sample Return Mission
NASA is partnering with JAXA on the MMX mission to study Martian moons and return a sample of Phobos to Earth by 2031.

NASA is partnering with JAXA on the MMX mission to study Martian moons and return a sample of Phobos to Earth by 2031.

Japan plans to reach 30 annual space launches by 2030, requesting ¥76 billion to expand four domestic spaceports and increase launch capacity.

JAXA has awarded two contracts to ArkEdge Space to develop navigation technologies for the Moon, including hardware for the Artemis program's pressurized rover.

NASA is preparing to detail its technical and scientific contributions to the upcoming JAXA-led Martian Moons eXploration mission, which launches in October.

JAXA's Hayabusa2 probe faces a propulsion crisis as its final ion engine fails, putting the 2031 mission to asteroid 1998 KY26 at risk after 12 years of operation.

The Hayabusa-2 spacecraft, which previously delivered samples from the asteroid Ryugu, is facing engine failures as it continues its mission toward the asteroid 1998 KY26.

JAXA faces a critical challenge as the final ion engine on the Hayabusa2 spacecraft has failed, jeopardizing the probe's 2031 mission to asteroid 1998 KY26.

The BepiColombo spacecraft captured unique data on solar particle impact during a close flyby of Mercury, providing insights for space weather forecasting.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center showcased its lunar exploration plans and collaborated with JAXA during the 33rd annual Japan Festival in Houston.
