And that’s a wrap! NARIT (National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand) developed a fabulous display for the asteroid Ryugu grain brought to Earth by the #JAXA Hayabusa2 mission in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai: it was wonderful to work with the Thai team! Our asteroid grain is now heading home to Japan ✈️

And that’s a wrap! NARIT (National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand) developed a fabulous display for the asteroid Ryugu grain brought to Earth by the #JAXA Hayabusa2 mission in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai: it was wonderful to work with the Thai team! Our asteroid grain is now heading home to Japan ✈️

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has said that it will launch the first HTV-X new resupply vehicle to the International Space Station at around 10:58 a.m. on Oct. 21. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/23/japan/science-health/japan-new-iss-resupply-vehicle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #jaxa #space #astronomy #iss

Tomifumi Godai, a renowned Japanese engineer known as the creator of the country's H-2 and H-2A rockets, has died. He was 92. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/20/japan/rocket-engineer-tomifumi-godai-obituary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #jaxa #space #rockets #tomifumigodai #obituary

Japan’s flagship H2A rocket lifted off for the final time early Sunday, successfully concluding a 24-year run that has defined the nation’s space capabilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/29/japan/science-health/japan-h2a-rocket-retired/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #jaxa #rockets #satellites #h3 #space #h2a