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In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day: Blast off
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/21
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Japanese spacecraft docks with Space Station
Unlike the recent failed Russian's test mission, a robotic Japanese spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station Friday.
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Success: Robotic Japanese spaceship docks with space station (+video)
A robotic Japanese spacecraft carrying food, equipment, and student science experiments for the International Space Station successfully docked with the orbital outpost.
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In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day: Blast off
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Did something just smack into Japan's Akatsuki Venus probe?
The Akatsuki Venus probe failed to enter orbit Monday night, leading some to speculate that the Japanese spacecraft was struck by something.
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Akatsuki Venus probe hits snag as it prepares to enter orbit
Akatsuki Venus probe: A Japanese probe has arrived at Venus, but underwent a communications blackout as it swung behind the planet.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/21
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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.
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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.
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