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Pikachu Visits Space Station in ESA Partnership
Videos•Sep 22

Pikachu Visits Space Station in ESA Partnership

A Pikachu plush just returned from the International Space Station after traveling with French astronaut Sophie Adenot. The European Space Agency and Pokémon are teaming up to inspire young people to explore space science.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Polish Astronaut Captures Stunning Earth Views from Space
Videos•Jan 27

Polish Astronaut Captures Stunning Earth Views from Space

ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed breathtaking timelapse videos of Earth and the moon during his 20-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The Polish space traveler conducted 16 scientific experiments while sharing humanity's view from orbit.

Phys.org•2 min read
Pikachu Spends 67 Days on Space Station in ESA Partnership
Innovation•Sep 19

Pikachu Spends 67 Days on Space Station in ESA Partnership

The beloved Pokémon character floated aboard the International Space Station for over two months as part of a new collaboration to inspire the next generation of space explorers. Interactive exhibits and exclusive experiences launch across Europe this fall.

Google News - Science•2 min read
Japan's HTV-X1 Completes First Mission to Space Station
Innovation•May 27

Japan's HTV-X1 Completes First Mission to Space Station

Japan's newest space cargo vehicle just wrapped up a perfect first flight, delivering supplies to astronauts and testing breakthrough technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. The HTV-X1 mission marks a major leap forward for JAXA's next generation of spacecraft.

Japan Times•2 min read
Europe and Japan Team Up to Study Asteroid Apophis in 2029
Planet Wins•May 10

Europe and Japan Team Up to Study Asteroid Apophis in 2029

Two major space agencies just signed a historic agreement to send a spacecraft to asteroid Apophis during its rare close flyby of Earth. The mission will gather crucial data to help protect our planet from future asteroid threats.

Google News - Science•2 min read
Tiny Desert Flower Gets ESA Protection Push After 12 Years
Planet Wins•Mar 6

Tiny Desert Flower Gets ESA Protection Push After 12 Years

A rare desert flower unseen for over a decade is getting a second chance through new federal protection efforts. The Barren Valley collomia, a tough little plant that thrives where others can't, could become the next endangered species success story.

Google: species saved endangered•2 min read
Europe and Japan Team Up for 2029 Asteroid Mission
Global News•May 11

Europe and Japan Team Up for 2029 Asteroid Mission

Two space agencies are joining forces to study asteroid Apophis when it zooms past Earth in 2029, offering scientists a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn how gravity reshapes space rocks. The mission shows international cooperation reaching new heights in planetary defense.

SpaceNews•2 min read
Japan and Europe Team Up to Study Asteroid for Earth Safety
Innovation•May 8

Japan and Europe Team Up to Study Asteroid for Earth Safety

Japan and Europe just signed a historic agreement to study an asteroid that will fly closer to Earth than satellites in 2029. The mission will help protect our planet from future space rocks.

Google: cooperation international•2 min read
Polish Astronaut Shares Stunning Earth Views from Space
Community Heroes•Jan 25

Polish Astronaut Shares Stunning Earth Views from Space

A breathtaking nine-minute timelapse of Earth and the Moon captured from the International Space Station is giving millions a new perspective on our planet. Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed the stunning footage during a 20-day research mission this summer.

Google News - Science•2 min read
Japan's H3 Rocket Succeeds After December Launch Failure
Innovation•Jun 13

Japan's H3 Rocket Succeeds After December Launch Failure

Japan's H3 rocket delivered six satellites to orbit in its first flight since a December failure, marking a crucial comeback for the country's space program. The upgraded three-engine configuration performed flawlessly during Thursday's launch from Tanegashima Space Center.

Google: SpaceX launch success•2 min read
Japan's Reusable Rocket Prototype Aces First Flight Test
Innovation•Jul 11

Japan's Reusable Rocket Prototype Aces First Flight Test

Japan's space agency successfully launched and landed its first reusable rocket prototype, joining the race to make space travel more affordable. The test brings the country closer to competing with SpaceX in cost-saving space technology.

Google: SpaceX launch success•2 min read
Japan's Space Agency Lands Reusable Rocket in Major Test
Innovation•Jul 11

Japan's Space Agency Lands Reusable Rocket in Major Test

Japan successfully tested its first reusable rocket prototype, taking a big step toward cheaper space launches. The 40-second flight marks Japan's entry into a technology that could transform space exploration.

Japan Times•2 min read
French Astronaut Honors Star Trek's 60th from Space Station
Videos•Sep 9

French Astronaut Honors Star Trek's 60th from Space Station

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot celebrated Star Trek's 60th anniversary by wearing Captain Pike's badge aboard the International Space Station. The tribute highlights how the beloved sci-fi series continues to inspire real-world space exploration.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Japan to Launch Historic Mars Moon Sample Mission Oct. 19
Innovation•Aug 22

Japan to Launch Historic Mars Moon Sample Mission Oct. 19

Japan's spacecraft will attempt something never done before: collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos and bring them back to Earth. The mission launches October 19 after a two-year delay, with samples expected home in 2031.

Space.com•2 min read
Japan's H3 Rocket Soars After Fixing December Failure
Innovation•Jun 12

Japan's H3 Rocket Soars After Fixing December Failure

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched six satellites after engineers fixed the flaw that caused last December's mission to fail. The upgraded three-engine configuration worked flawlessly, marking a turning point for the country's newest space program.

Space.com•2 min read
Japan Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket Technology
Innovation•Jul 11

Japan Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket Technology

Japan's space agency just achieved a major milestone in rocket technology, successfully launching and landing a reusable prototype that could slash the cost of space exploration. The breakthrough puts Japan one step closer to competing in the cost-cutting revolution transforming the global space industry.

Google: SpaceX launch success•3 min read
Japan's Hayabusa2 Probe Buzzes Asteroid at 11,000 MPH
Innovation•Jul 5

Japan's Hayabusa2 Probe Buzzes Asteroid at 11,000 MPH

Japan's spacecraft just completed one of the closest asteroid flybys ever attempted, racing past a space rock at 11,000 miles per hour. The mission could help scientists learn how to protect Earth from future asteroid threats.

Japan Times•2 min read
Europe's Mercury Mission Reaches Planet After 8-Year Journey
Innovation•Sep 1

Europe's Mercury Mission Reaches Planet After 8-Year Journey

After eight years of spaceflight, Europe's BepiColombo mission is days away from splitting into two probes to study Mercury, one of our solar system's most mysterious planets. The ambitious mission will unlock secrets about the scorching hot world that telescopes on Earth simply cannot see.

Euronews•2 min read
Solar Orbiter Solves Mystery of Sun's Powerful Flares
Planet Wins•Jan 27

Solar Orbiter Solves Mystery of Sun's Powerful Flares

Scientists just witnessed how solar flares really work, and it's changing our ability to predict dangerous space weather. The discovery could help protect our satellites, power grids, and communication systems from future solar storms.

Space.com•3 min read
Cape Town Marathon Breaks African Record in Epic Comeback
Sports•May 24

Cape Town Marathon Breaks African Record in Epic Comeback

After weather canceled last year's race, Ethiopia's Mohamed Esa just ran the fastest marathon ever recorded on African soil. Perfect May conditions helped 10 runners shatter course records at Cape Town's bid to become Africa's first World Major Marathon.

Daily Maverick•2 min read

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