Japan’s Space Junk Cleaning Mission Achieves Milestone
Japan’s space junk cleaning mission, led by JAXA, achieved a milestone with the successful launch of the ADRAS-J satellite. India appoints new minister for key technology portfolios, while an Indian national is sentenced for deleting virtual machines. Hong Kong introduces a robot dog to detect pollution, providing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
NASA’s Tiny 36-Pixel Sensor Revolutionizes Space Science
NASA’s newest camera, the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), has a groundbreaking 36-pixel image sensor, challenging the norm of high-megapixel sensors. Learn how this tiny yet mighty sensor is revolutionizing space science.
Jaxa’s Slim Spacecraft Proves Resilience During Lunar Nights
Japan’s space agency, Jaxa, has announced that the Slim spacecraft has successfully responded to commands from Earth, proving its resilience during the harsh lunar nights. The spacecraft endured its second lunar night, capturing new images of its landing site on the Moon. Despite some temperature sensor and battery malfunctions due to the cold, Slim has maintained most of its functions after the second lunar night, demonstrating its ability to withstand adverse lunar conditions. Slim’s successful response to Earth commands after enduring the harsh lunar night underscores its importance in lunar exploration and provides invaluable insights into the challenging lunar environment, furthering our understanding of the Moon’s surface and its potential for scientific exploration.
Japan’s Space Agency Prepares for Historic Moon Landing Attempt with ‘Moon Sniper’ Mission
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is gearing up for a historic moon landing attempt with its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission. The spacecraft, also known as the ‘Moon Sniper’ for its precision technology, is…