Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays

Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays

Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 4, 2023 5

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Japan calls on US to confirm Osprey safety after crash

Japan is calling on the US to confirm the safety of Osprey military aircraft following the crash of one of the planes on Wednesday. It was carrying eight military personnel when it crashed near Yakushima island in Japan’s west. There has been one confirmed death.

November 30, 2023 13

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Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit

Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 27, 2023 21