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'Hidden black hole' devouring curious star exposed by new X-ray space telescope
Using the Japanese-led X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), astronomers have taken a deep look into a fascinating ...
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NASA, JAXA XRISM Mission Looks Deeply Into ‘Hidden’ Stellar System
The Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory has captured the most detailed portrait yet of gases ...
OKEANOS—A mission that would have returned samples from the Trojan asteroids
Getting a mission to the point of officially being accepted for launch is an ordeal. However, even when they aren't selected ...
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Animation Of Japan's SLIM Lunar Lander To Moon
JAXA small lunar landing demonstrator "SLIM ". Watch how it travels to the moon's surface in this animated explainer. Credit: ...
Rare Asteroid Sample Contaminated by Microorganisms Despite Scientists’ Best Efforts
A chunk of rock collected from the asteroid Ryugu contains bacteria—but, unfortunately, it's not evidence of alien life.
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ESA and JAXA sign statement on expanding deep space cooperation
The European and Japanese space agencies have issued a joint statement on furthering cooperation on planetary defense, the moon, Mars and beyond. JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa ...
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ESA strengthens ties with Japan under new agreement
The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have once again agreed to help each other carry out new ...
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JAXA and ESA chiefs talk up collaborations on moon, planetary defense
TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are eying potential collaborations in lunar exploration, as well as in other areas, including planetary ...