Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Coverage of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully flew within 800 meters of asteroid Torifune, demonstrating its asteroid defense capabilities and contributing to Earth's protection from cosmic threats. The mission highlights Japan's growing space technology and 'goodwill science' efforts.
- Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket, RV-X, which took off, hovered, moved horizontally, and landed safely in a less-than-one-minute flight. The test aims to develop cost-effective technology to compete with SpaceX and advance Japan’s space capabilities.
- Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket RV-X, which hovered and landed after a less than one-minute flight. The test aims to develop cost-effective technology to compete with SpaceX and advance Japan’s H3 rocket series, with future tests planned for higher altitudes.
- Japanese rocket part came unglued, leading to mission failure
A Japanese satellite launch using the H3 rocket failed in December 2025 due to a component weakening from a temperature variation. JAXA attributed the failure to a manufacturing process that inadequately considered adhesive properties.