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Japan’s First Moon Rover Resumes Operations After Landing Upside Down

Japan’s First Moon Rover Resumes Operations After Landing Upside Down

By Thisanka Siripala
After technical setbacks, Japan has reestablished communication with the dormant spacecraft, putting the lunar mission back on track.

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure

By Mari Yamaguchi
The failure of Japan’s new rocket series, already long delayed, was a setback for the country’s space program.
Japanese Company’s Lander Rockets Toward Moon With UAE Rover

Japanese Company’s Lander Rockets Toward Moon With UAE Rover

By Marcia Dunn
The company, ispace, is one of the first private entities to attempt a moon landing. "This is the dawn of the lunar economy," its CEO declared.

Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan

Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan

By Robert Farley
Japan has steadily increased its institutional military engagement with space, albeit still with a defensive posture.

Japan Spacecraft Approaches Earth to Drop Asteroid Samples

Japan Spacecraft Approaches Earth to Drop Asteroid Samples

By Associated Press
The Hayabusa2’s samples are due to arrive home on Sunday, after a year-long journey back from the asteroid Ryugu.

Japan’s Space Dream? Cleaning Up the Mess.

Japan’s Space Dream? Cleaning Up the Mess.

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan aims to pioneer the niche market of clearing out space debris.

To Infinity and Beyond: Japan’s Rise as a Space Power

To Infinity and Beyond: Japan’s Rise as a Space Power

By Anupama Vijayakumar
Japan has steadily progressed toward achieving reliable, indigenous capabilities in outer space. 
In First, Japanese Space Probe Collects Underground Samples From Asteroid

In First, Japanese Space Probe Collects Underground Samples From Asteroid

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan says its Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully landed on the asteroid and obtained soil samples.

Japan Heads for the Moon

Japan Heads for the Moon

By Thisanka Siripala
The government and local startups are racing to get the first Japanese technology to the moon.

Can Japan Clean up Outer Space?

Can Japan Clean up Outer Space?

By Mayuko Yatsu
Japan is forging ahead in the increasingly important field of space debris removal.

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