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Journey through Japan’s space exploration achievements with its spacecraft, epitomizing precision and reliability in technology.
Japanese space programs are renowned for their innovation, precision, and contributions to space exploration. Spearheaded by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan’s space endeavors encompass a diverse range of missions and initiatives aimed at advancing scientific knowledge, technology development, and international collaboration in space.
Japan’s space programs reflect its commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration, fostering technological innovation, and contributing to the peaceful use of outer space for the betterment of humanity. Explore all Japanese cargo and crewed spacecraft, orbiters, military satellites, and much more.
Explore Japan’s H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), delivering supplies to the International Space Station, and learn about its missions and design.
Discover the Michibiki Satellite System, Japan’s contribution to global navigation. Learn about its role in accuracy and applications.
Explore the International Space Station, humanity’s orbiting laboratory in space. Learn about its missions, research, and collaboration.
Learn about the Lunar Gateway, NASA’s space station in lunar orbit, enabling sustained human presence around the Moon.
Explore the legacy and achievements of the Mu Rocket family, Japanese launch vehicles known for their reliability in supporting exploration.
Explore the H-IIA rocket, a cornerstone of Japan’s space program known for its reliability and versatility. Learn about its design and missions.
Explore Japan’s first lunar exploration mission with the Hiten Lunar Probe, showcasing the country’s capabilities in space exploration.
Discover the remarkable journey of Japan’s Hayabusa spacecraft, the first to successfully return samples from an asteroid.
Explore Japan’s first lunar exploration mission with the Hiten Lunar Probe, showcasing the country’s capabilities in space exploration.
Discover Japan’s Epsilon rocket, a cost-effective and reliable launch vehicle for small satellite missions, advancing space exploration.
Explore the OMOTENASHI spacecraft, a collaborative effort by JAXA and international partners to study space weather and its impact on Earth.
Discover the innovative Hakuto-R spacecraft, a small robotic rover developed by ispace Inc. for private lunar exploration.
Explore Japan’s innovative SLIM Lunar Lander, designed to demonstrate precision landing technology and conduct scientific investigations.
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