Historical Events tagged with "tanegashima"
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JAXA launches Hayabusa2 to explore asteroids
The Japanese space agency, JAXA, successfully launched the Hayabusa2 spacecraft from Tanegashima Space Center. This six-year mission aims to rendezvous with the asteroid Ryugu, where Hayabusa2 will collect samples and return them to Earth. The mission represents Japan's continued commitment to advancing scientific knowledge about the origins of the solar system. The spacecraft is equipped with impressive technology, including a capsule designed for landing back on Earth with precious samples.
Continue ReadingJAXA's IKAROS Solar Sail Launch
JAXA successfully launched the solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS aboard an H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. IKAROS, which stands for Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun, is notable for being the first spacecraft to demonstrate solar sail propulsion. After its launch, IKAROS was set to perform a flyby of Venus later that year, showcasing unique space exploration capabilities and advancing solar sail technology.
Continue ReadingJapan Enhances Surveillance with New Spy Satellite
Japan successfully launched its fourth spy satellite into orbit, significantly boosting its capabilities to monitor regional security threats such as North Korea. The satellite was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center and plays a crucial role in Japan's efforts to enhance national security and respond to potential aggression. The advanced imaging technology aboard the satellite is designed to provide real-time reconnaissance, aiding Japan in its defense strategy.
Continue ReadingJapan Launches Nozomi Mars Probe
Japan's Nozomi probe, coming from the ISAS, launched successfully towards Mars. The mission aimed to investigate the Martian atmosphere, analyze its history, and understand its water resources. Nozomi embarked from Tanegashima Space Center, marking Japan's entry into interplanetary exploration alongside the US and Russia. Despite subsequent challenges in orbit insertion, the mission aimed to gather crucial data about Mars' climate and geology, representing a significant boost for Japanese space science.
Continue ReadingJapan's First Lunar Probe Launched
Japan launched Hiten, its first lunar probe, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission represented Japan's entry into lunar research, emphasized the advancements in robotic spacecraft technology, and came 14 years after the last lunar probe by the Soviet Union. Hiten was designed to orbit the moon and study its surface, contributing to a deeper understanding of lunar science. Notably, this mission made Japan the first country other than the United States or the Soviet Union to send a robotic spacecraft to the moon, showcasing its growing capabilities in space technology.
Continue ReadingAntónio Mota's Pioneering Journey to Japan
António Mota and a group of explorers reached Japan, becoming the first Europeans known to have arrived in the archipelago. They disembarked on Tanegashima Island, where they were met by local samurai. This event marked a significant cultural exchange and initiated a new chapter of European interaction with Japan, particularly impacting trade and military technology.
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