Tag: JAXA
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora from the ISS Window
Stunning aurora sighting from the Kibo window Earlier this week aboard the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui treated followers to a spectacular photograph sequence that showcased green and red auroras dancing above Earth’s horizon. Yui, an Expedition 73 flight engineer with JAXA, described the images as among the top views captured from the…
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora Photo from the ISS Window
Stunning Views from the Kibo Window Space offers moments that dwarf everyday life, and one of the most striking recently came from the International Space Station’s Kibo module. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui shared a pair of photographs that highlight the Milky Way arching above Earth’s horizon, with the station’s solar arrays and the exposed Kibo…
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora Photo From ISS Window
Stunning aurora photographed from space During a busy week aboard the International Space Station (ISS), one image stood out for science enthusiasts and skywatchers alike. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui captured a vivid aurora dancing above Earth, offering a rare, high-contrast view from the Kibo module’s window. Yui’s post highlighted what he called among the top…
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Japan’s Sake Brewing Moon Shot: DASSAI MOON Project Brings Space to the Sip
Overview: A Historic Brew Goes to Space The DASSAI MOON Project marks a bold leap for Japanese craftsmanship and space technology as it prepares the world’s first test brewing of sake in space. This ambitious collaboration between DASSAI Inc., the renowned Iwakuni-based sake house, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) seeks to push the boundaries of…
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DASSAI MOON Project: Space Sake Brewing Initiative
Introduction: A historic brewing ambition Japan is poised to make history again—not with a new whiskey or wine, but with sake. The DASSAI MOON Project represents the world’s first deliberate test brewing of sake in space. A collaboration between DASSAI Inc., the Iwakuni-based sake producer, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the project envisions deploying purpose-built…
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Japan’s Sake Brewing Moon Shot: DASSAI MOON Project Aims to Brew Sake in Space
Overview: A Historic Space Brewing Initiative Japan is pushing the boundaries of food and beverage science with the DASSAI MOON Project, the world’s first test brewing of sake in space. This ambitious collaboration between DASSAI Inc., a renowned sake producer based in Iwakuni City, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) seeks to bring traditional Japanese brewing…
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Are Astronauts Working for Free During the US Shutdown? What We Know
Debunking the Notion: Are Astronauts Working for Free During a Shutdown? The idea that astronauts are “working for free” whenever the US government shuts down is a common misconception. As the United States government enters a funding lapse, it’s easy to assume that all national programs halt, including space missions. In reality, space operations, especially…
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Expedition 73 Update: Astronauts Weather U.S. Shutdown on ISS
Overview: A Busy Week on the International Space Station As the United States entered a government shutdown, life aboard the International Space Station carried on with routine efficiency. The Expedition 73 crew continued critical science, station maintenance, and preparation for future research while Earth below grappled with budgetary uncertainty. The seven-person team—commanded by Sergey Ryzhikov…
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ISS Expedition 73 Keeps Research and Maintenance Rolling Amid U.S. Shutdown
Expedition 73 presses on: research and maintenance continue aboard the International Space Station Even as a U.S. government shutdown began on Earth, the crew of Expedition 73 kept up a demanding schedule of science, maintenance, and orbital operations aboard the International Space Station. The seven-person team—an international mix spanning NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and other partners—maintains…
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Astronauts Work Through U.S. Shutdown Aboard the ISS
Expedition 73 Keeps Science on Track Despite Shutdown Even as a U.S. government shutdown unfolded on Earth, the crew of the International Space Station pressed ahead with science and maintenance tasks. The Expedition 73 team, comprised of seven crew members from multiple space agencies, demonstrated how orbital operations continue under challenging terrestrial conditions. As of…