Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission
Dubbed the "moon sniper", the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency probe is attempting to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of its target.
Fri Jan 19 2024
EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
Japan aims to become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon when it attempts the precision landing of the SLIM probe.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy reschedules moon rocket launch for Thursday
The new schedule was announced a week after the previous launch attempt was suspended because of high winds.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Japan's moon landing: When is it and why is it important?
Japan aims to launch the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon into space by mid-September with a lunar landing seen starting January 2024.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test
The explosion took place about a minute into the test of the second stage engine, the official said.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Japan's H3 flagship rocket fails to lift off after booster engine glitch
The apparent failure was caused by two secondary booster engines strapped to the side of the space vehicle that didn't ignite.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Asteroid sample arrives in Japan after six-year space odyssey
Hayabusa2 blasted off for the asteroid Ryugu in December 2014, to collect samples of asteroid dust in a capsule
Wed Dec 09 2020
Asteroid dust collected by Japan probe arrives on Earth
In a streak of light across the night sky, samples collected from a distant asteroid arrived on Earth on Sunday after being dropped off by Japanese space probe Hayabusa-2.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Mars as you have never seen it before in 8k images
The partnership plans to develop a "Super Hi-Vision" camera that will be capable of filming 8K images of Mars and its moons from space.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Japan launches new spy satellite
Japan on Sunday successfully launched a back-up spy satellite, its aerospace agency said, after cancelling an earlier lift-off due to bad weather.
Sun Feb 01 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024