Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Axiom Space launches Japanese subsidiary to expand Asia-Pacific space research and partnerships.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan’s space agency, has agreed to work with the European Space Agency on the Ramses planetary defense mission.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has conducted a Mach 5 ramjet combustion test on an experimental hypersonic aircraft developed jointly with three Japanese universities.

The project will develop a compact, low-cost spectrometer that can be deployed across satellites, aircraft, and ground stations.

Satellite bus builder Apex has signed a contract with Tokyo-based technology company NEC Corp. to support an on-orbit laser link demo launching in 2027.

French flow control, JAXA’s reusable rocket, hypersonic tunnel returns and laser link from GEO.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) inaugural resupply capsule began a planned departure from the International Space Station on March 5.

First flight of a small experimental version of a reusable launch vehicle has been scheduled for March 6 by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

NASA and SpaceX on Feb. 10 once again pushed back the launch of the four-person Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station due to weather conditions.

The four members of NASA’s Crew-11 Dragon mission appeared healthy and in good spirits as they gathered for a Jan. 21 news briefing.

NASA’s Crew-11 Dragon International Space Station crewmembers have returned to the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon Endeavour capsule undocked from the International Space Station on Jan. 14 for a scheduled Jan. 15 splashdown and recovery.

The International Space Station crew held a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 12 in advance of the Crew-11 astronauts’ planned early return to Earth.

NASA plans to return the International Space Station’s Crew-11 astronauts to Earth early due to a recent medical issue experienced by one of the four.

Hybrid focus for Clean Aviation; exhaust additives reduce contrails; point-to-point cargo eVTOL demo; and anti-jamming for urban air taxis.

NASA is looking to no earlier than Feb. 15, 2026, to launch four crewmembers to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew-12 Dragon mission.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) suffered another mishap with its H3 rocket when the second stage malfunctioned during a Dec. 22 mission.

Japan has big ambitions for its space industry. But before the country can realize those dreams, it needs rides to space to test its technologies.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has kicked off its Large Aperture Optical Antenna Synthetic Aperture Ground Demonstration (OSCAR-J) project.

NLM Photonics’ analysis of its patented silicon organic hybrid electro-optic photonic chips in LEO orbit is underway aboard the International Space Station.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s HII Transfer Vehicle-X (HTV X-1) successfully rendezvoused with the International Space Station (ISS) on Oct. 29.

European Space Agency opens first Asian office.

JAXA's launch of the new HII Transfer Vehicle-X ends a 5 1/2-year hiatus for its cargo deliveries to the International Space Station.

JAXA, Sierra Space and The Exploration Co. hope their craft will join the fleet of station cargo ships.

Launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies, based on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is leaning on Toyota Motor’s manufacturing expertise.