• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2014
Japan Wants to Blow Up an Asteroid, Has Built a Probe Perfect for the Job

Japan Wants to Blow Up an Asteroid, Has Built a Probe Perfect for the Job

The space probe is expected to launch later this year, reach its target sometime in 2018

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 2nd, 2012
Hayabusa-2 Is Japan's Second Attempt at a Sample-Return Mission

Hayabusa-2 Is Japan's Second Attempt at a Sample-Return Mission

The first Hayabusa probe registered partial success during its flight