In space toy news, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is sending an anime robot to the International Space Station (ISS) to add “more humanity” to space exploration. The unnamed robot, named Kibo (from the Japanese kibo, or “Royal Baby“), is … Continue reading
In failure news, the launch of a new Japanese rocket didn’t happen. The Epsilon rocket was set to make its maiden voyage this afternoon, but never got around to it. Officials from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), being … Continue reading
In space espionage news, Japan confirmed reports this week that it has plans to begin spying on planets right here in our own solar system. Plans are underway to launch a Japanese spy satellite called SPRINT-A (Spy Probe Ready for … Continue reading
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