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We’re never going to mine the asteroid belt

Commentary / World Dec 23, 2020

We’re never going to mine the asteroid belt

by David Fickling

One factor rules out most space mining at the outset: gravity. It guarantees that most of the solar system’s best mineral resources are to be found under our feet on Earth.

Hayabusa2 returned with 5 grams of asteroid soil, far more than target

National / Science & Health Dec 19, 2020

Hayabusa2 returned with 5 grams of asteroid soil, far more than target

The capsule brought back by the Hayabusa2 space probe contained more than 5.4 grams of soil samples from a distant asteroid, exceeding the original target of 0.1 gram, Japan's space agency has said. The soil samples from the Ryugu asteroid were in three chambers of ...

Hayabusa2 brings back first-ever gas sample from deep space

National / Science & Health Dec 16, 2020

Hayabusa2 brings back first-ever gas sample from deep space

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency also confirmed the presence of a "substantial amount" of soil samples from the Ryugu asteroid.

'Sand-like' asteroid dust found in box from Japan's Hayabusa2 probe

National / Science & Health Dec 15, 2020

'Sand-like' asteroid dust found in box from Japan's Hayabusa2 probe

Hayabusa2 traveled about 300 million kilometers from Earth to collect the samples, which scientists hope could help shed light on the origin of life and the formation of the universe.

Hayabusa2's successful mission may help us reclaim our own past

Editorials Dec 10, 2020

Hayabusa2's successful mission may help us reclaim our own past

Science now allows us to pluck pieces of our history from asteroids as they whiz by.

Can Japan keep up in the 21st-century space race?

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Dec 10, 2020

Can Japan keep up in the 21st-century space race?

by Sadamasa Oue

With surprisingly few international treaties governing space activities, Japan has an opportunity to step up and take a leadership role.

Hayabusa2 capsule in 'perfect condition' as Japan team prepares for analysis

National Dec 7, 2020

Hayabusa2 capsule in 'perfect condition' as Japan team prepares for analysis

by Anna Watanabe

If the mission was successful, the capsule will contain two samples from the Ryugu asteroid, including the first subsurface asteroid sample ever collected.

Ancient asteroid dust collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 probe arrives on Earth

National / Science & Health Dec 6, 2020

Ancient asteroid dust collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 probe arrives on Earth

The samples, which are expected to amount to no more than 0.1 grams of material, could help shed light on the origin of life and the formation of the universe.

Hayabusa2 capsule to re-enter atmosphere with ancient asteroid samples

National / Science & Health Dec 5, 2020

Hayabusa2 capsule to re-enter atmosphere with ancient asteroid samples

Two samples from the 4.6-billion-year-old Ryugu asteroid could help explain the origin of life.

Japan launches data relay satellites to improve disaster response

National / Science & Health Nov 29, 2020

Japan launches data relay satellites to improve disaster response

Japan launched a rocket Sunday carrying satellites designed to relay data collected by other reconnaissance satellites already in orbit, enabling faster and more information-rich communication when responding to natural disasters. The H2A rocket, operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, ...

Astronaut Soichi Noguchi still adapting to life on ISS

National Nov 25, 2020

Astronaut Soichi Noguchi still adapting to life on ISS

During his current mission, Noguchi said he is looking forward to sharing space food with other crew members.

NASA chief touts role of Japan's Soichi Noguchi in upcoming SpaceX mission

National Nov 14, 2020

NASA chief touts role of Japan's Soichi Noguchi in upcoming SpaceX mission

"I look forward to all the amazing things that Soichi Noguchi is going to do on the International Space Station," NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said.

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