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On Tuesday, Japan achieved a successful launch of its H3 rocket, carrying the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite. The launch, designated as H3 Flight No. 9, took place at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time from the Tanegashima Space Center. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, confirmed that the satellite was separated approximately 29 minutes and four seconds after lift-off. Officials stated that the rocket followed its planned trajectory and placed QZS-7 into its designated orbit.

South Korea plans lunar orbiter in 2029 and lander in 2032 under KASA’s roadmap to expand deep-space exploration and communication capabilities.

NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-10 to the ISS, allowing astronaut Wilmore and Williams to return after nine months.

Scientists confirm 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, using advanced imaging techniques to detect these irregular celestial bodies.

The International Space Station has now circled Earth 150,000 times, a testament to its ongoing role in space exploration.

NASA launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, aiming to study the ice-covered ocean world’s potential for sustaining life.