Tag: JAXA
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Silver Linings from the ISS Medical Evacuation: Crew-11 Reflects on a Harsh Reality
Introduction: A Difficult Departure, a Fortifying Outcome The recent mission to the International Space Station faced an extraordinary turn of events when a medical evacuation necessitated an early return. Despite the disruption, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, offered a candid reflection on the ordeal, emphasizing resilience, teamwork, and…
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Crew-11 Reflects on ISS’s First Medical Evacuation: A Silver Lining in Adversity
Introduction: An Unexpected Journey Off the ISS When NASA’s Crew-11 pressed into a routine mission phase aboard the International Space Station, none anticipated the headlines would hinge on an emergency medical evacuation. Yet, the crew’s recent discussions reveal more than a crisis response. They describe how the experience, though unnerving, underscored the station’s readiness, the…
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Crew-11 Reflects on ISS’s First Medical Evacuation: A Silver Lining in Crisis
Overview: A Difficult Stop in Space The astronauts of NASA’s Crew-11 mission sat down on January 21 to discuss their time aboard the International Space Station and the abrupt, but medically necessary, early return that marked the first medical evacuation (medevac) from the orbital outpost. While the departure was not part of the planned timeline,…
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SpaceX Crew-11 Medical Evacuation: What Time Is the ISS Undocking on Jan 14?
What to expect from SpaceX Crew-11’s medical evacuation on Jan 14 On Wednesday afternoon, January 14, SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission is planned to conduct the first-ever medical evacuation (medevac) from the International Space Station. The astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS — NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg…
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Gannon Solar Storm Shrinks Earth’s Shield: What 2024’s Event Revealed
Overview: A Solar Tempest That Reshaped Space Weather Last year’s solar storm, known in some circles as “Gannon,” delivered more than a spectacular auroral display. According to combined measurements from Japan’s space agency and international partners, the storm temporarily reduced a key protective layer around Earth to roughly one-fifth of its typical size. While the…
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Five Venus Missions Poised to Study Earth’s Evil Twin in the Next Decade
Why Venus deserves another look Earth’s scorching sister world has long teased scientists with clues about why a planet can diverge so radically from its neighbor. Venus, often called Earth’s “evil twin,” hides its conditions behind thick clouds of sulfuric acid and extreme heat. After Akatsuki’s long struggle to regain contact, space agencies are renewing…
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ISS at Point Nemo: 2030 Deorbit Ends an Era
Introduction: The 25-Year Milestone On November 2, the International Space Station (ISS) marked the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence in orbit. Since its first module was launched, the station has served as a shared laboratory, a symbol of international cooperation, and a testbed for life in microgravity. Yet with aging hardware, tightening budgets, and…
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ESA Opens Permanent Tokyo Presence to Deepen Europe-Japan Space Partnership
ESA Establishes a Permanent Presence in Tokyo to Strengthen Europe-Japan Space Partnership In a decisive move to deepen bilateral cooperation, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Tokyo. The announcement, delivered by ESA’s Director of Strategy, Legal and External Matters, Eric Morel de Westgaver, came during Nihonbashi Space Week…
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ESA Presence in Japan: A New Era of European-Japanese Space Cooperation
Overview: A milestone in Europe-Japan space collaboration ESA announced a permanent presence in Tokyo as part of a broad effort to strengthen the strategic partnership with Japan. The move, unveiled during Nihonbashi Space Week, follows decades of shared achievements between Europe and Japan in space research, weather monitoring, and planetary exploration. In his keynote, ESA…
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ESA Establishes Permanent Presence in Tokyo to Deepen Strategic Space Partnership with Japan
ESA Expands Footprint in Tokyo to Elevate EU-Japan Space Collaboration In a landmark move that cements long-standing ties between Europe and Japan, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Tokyo. The decision, revealed during Nihonbashi Space Week, underscores a shared commitment to advancing space science, technology, and commercial innovation.…