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Japan’s HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station after its release from the Canadarm2 robotic arm on March 6, 2026.

Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leaves the International Space Station (photo)

By Mike Wall Last updated

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (March 6) after a four-month stay.

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A word in blue text spelling "JAXA" sits on a black background

Mission Hayabusa: Test your JAXA IQ

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Test your knowledge of Japan's boldest leaps into the cosmos with a quiz that explores JAXA's missions, milestones, and the science shaping humanity's future among the stars.

Launches & Spacecraft
Japan's HTV-X cargo spacecraft in Earth orbit.

Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft arrives at the International Space Station

By Mike Wall Last updated

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station for the first time ever today (Oct. 28), delivering payloads and supplies to ISS astronauts.

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an orange and white rocket lifts off from its seaside launch pad

Japan launches advanced new cargo spacecraft to ISS for 1st time (video)

By Mike Wall Last updated

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft launched on its first-ever mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Launches & Spacecraft
A new camera shows the spread of radioactive particles in a village near the Fukushima nuclear facility.

New Camera Sees Japan's Radiation Threats

By Space.com Staff Published

A camera uses Japanese space technology to detect radiation in villages near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear facility.

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