National Dec 31, 2021
Japan plans launch of world's first wooden satellite in 2023
The object will create less of a burden on the environment than conventional satellites, and will be cheaper to make.
Commentary / World Nov 21, 2021
Russia just created a cloud of bullets in space
by James Stavridis
It’s important to look at Russia’s use of a missile to destroy a satellite in the context of the increasing weaponization of the cosmos.
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, ...
National / Science & Health May 14, 2019
Japan to assign 100 personnel to new satellite monitoring unit
The Defense Ministry will assign around 100 personnel to a unit to be created by fiscal 2022 to monitor space debris and satellites, according to sources. The Space Domain Mission Unit will track space debris such as used rocket parts and old satellites that pose ...
National Jan 14, 2019
The government is preparing to test a disaster early warning system for the Asia-Pacific region using one of its quasi-zenith satellites later this year, a Kobe-based group says.
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Jun 20, 2018
China-based hackers breached satellite operators, defense firms, researchers say
A sophisticated hacking campaign launched from computers in China burrowed deeply into satellite operators, defense contractors and telecommunications companies in the United States and Southeast Asia, security researchers at Symantec Corp. said on Tuesday. Symantec said the effort appeared to be driven by national espionage ...
Business / Tech Mar 2, 2018
New U.S. satellite to boost weather forecasts sent into space
The GOES-S satellite thundered toward orbit aboard an Atlas V rocket, slicing through a hazy late afternoon sky. Dozens of meteorologists gathered for the launch, including TV crews from the Weather Channel and WeatherNation. GOES-S is the second satellite in an approximately $11 billion effort ...
National / Science & Health Oct 18, 2017
Japan's lunar probe discovers moon cave, which may be optimal base for space exploration
Observation data collected by Japan's lunar orbiter Kaguya has found a cave stretching about 50 km (30 miles) on the moon that could potentially serve as a shelter for astronauts on future missions, an international research team including the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has ...
Business Jun 6, 2017
India angles for bigger share of space sector, sends satellite into orbit atop most powerful rocket
India launched a communication satellite using its most powerful rocket on Monday, improving its prospects of winning a bigger share of the more than $300 billion global space industry and its hopes of a manned mission. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk III, or ...
National / Science & Health Feb 14, 2017
Electrical circuit glitch believed caused failure of Japan's small rocket after launch
An electrical circuit problem may have led to the recent failure of the launch of the world's smallest rocket capable of placing a satellite into orbit, Japan's space agency said Monday. The No. 4 vehicle of the SS-520 series lifted off from the Japan Aerospace ...
National Jan 24, 2017
Japan's Defense Ministry successfully launches first communications satellite
The Defense Ministry’s first communications satellite is launched as part of a program aimed at upgrading the Self-Defense Forces’ ability to better cope with security challenges.
Business / Corporate Dec 20, 2016
On heels of talk with Trump, SoftBank announces investment expected to spur 3,000 jobs
SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son told President-elect Donald Trump this month he would create 50,000 jobs in the United States. Money for the first 3,000 positions was announced on Monday. Satellite startup OneWeb Ltd. said it raised $1.2 billion (about ¥141.6 billion) ...