Topic: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Sky over Australia to be lit up by returning asteroid probe

The Hayabusa probe was launched by Japan in 2003.

Asteroid Probe is a step closer to returning home

A Japanese asteroid probe is a step closer to returning home after changing its path to stay on course for a planned June 13 landing.

Scientists await return of Japanese asteroid probe

Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft is scheduled to touch down in Australia on June 13. The probe might be carrying a little piece of asteroid.

Japanese probe tries to solve the mysteries of Venus

The Japanese space probe Akatsuki will travel to Venus in an attempt to learn more about the planet's structure.

IKAROS spacecraft to unfurl solar sail, head to Venus

Japan is scheduled to launch the IKAROS spacecraft this week, which will be powered by wafer-thin solar sails. The craft is headed for Venus, making it the first to attempt interplanetary travel using only solar power.

Japanese space mission to Venus will be powered by a solar sail

The first solar-powered sail craft will embark on an ambitious journey to Venus.

Happy birthday to the Hubble Telescope

The Hubble Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990. NASA says the best is yet to come.

How do you bolster the case for bagging a middleweight black hole?

After 10 years, space station finally nears completion

The Space Shuttle Discovery will bring the last US-made piece to the space station when it launches Wednesday.

Space station to get its largest lab

The shuttle launch Saturday, carrying the new module, is a key step for Japan’s space program.

Shuttle Endeavour's next mission boasts most partners yet

Endeavour is set to launch Tuesday, carrying a Japanese astronaut and the first module of Japan's future space laboratory.