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Japan emerges as a new market for Indian spacetech startupsStartups such as Digantara Industries, Bellatrix Aerospace, Xovian Aerospace, SatNxt, and Manastu Space are seeing growing interest from Ja...14 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST- In 1994, NASA flew four Japanese red-bellied newts on STS-65 for nearly 15 days; two adults died, but 32 newt eggs hatchedSpace Shuttle Columbia's 1994 mission studied animal reproduction in zero gravity. Four red-bellied newts and medaka fish were part of biol...08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...06 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- 8 years, 10 billion km, one shot: The spacecraft racing toward Mercury faces its trickiest hour yetA spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes will complete an eight-year journey to arrive at Mercury on Thursday, while still facing...03 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Advertising giant WPP set to axe 1,000 more jobs as AI reshapes the industryBritish advertising group WPP plans to cut up to one thousand more jobs this year. This latest round adds to over eleven thousand job losse...01 Sep, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Can fish populate space? In 1994, four medaka fish were flown aboard Columbia. They laid 43 eggs; 8 babies were born in space with no gravity. Adult fish, however, forgot to use one organ in their bodyIn 1994, Japanese astronaut Chiaki Mukai was pleasantly shocked to find that new life could indeed be born in space. Four fish he had carri...29 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpolesIn 1992, four frogs embarked on a journey aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as part of a groundbreaking reproductive experiment. Their egg...27 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Yayoi Kusama: Who was the late Japanese artist known for turning hallucinations into art, polka dots, anti-war protests and provocative performancesYayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 9...27 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Haruki Murakami: ‘What lasts, lasts; what doesn't, doesn't. Time solves most things. And what time can't solve…’ - A timeless life lesson on letting go of what you can’t control by the award-winning Japanese writerHaruki Murakami quote of the day: Haruki Murakami’s quote underscores the importance of yielding to life’s natural rhythm and letting go of...18 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- Japan aims for the moons of MarsJapan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos....16 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit has shocked Japan: Why did he go there now, and how is a WW2-era dispute pushing Russia and Japan further apart?Putin’s Kuril Islands visit: Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit the disputed Kuril Islands now? Putin's first trip to the islan...14 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- 3I/ATLAS image released by Japanese space agency? Interstellar object’s shocking visual sparks global interest3I/ATLAS image claimed to be released by Japanese space agency has gained attention online. The alleged visual of the interstellar comet wa...12 Nov, 2025, 01.16 AM IST
- ISRO, Japanese space agency hold technical meet on Chandrayaan-5 missionISRO and JAXA convened for the third Technical Interface Meeting in Bengaluru to advance the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, a collaborative e...15 May, 2025, 10.28 PM IST
- Asteroid dust collected by Japan probe arrives on EarthScientists hope the precious samples, which are expected to amount to no more than 0.1 grams of material, could help shed light on the orig...06 Dec, 2020, 07.15 AM IST
- Worms on International Space Station to help battle astronaut muscle and bone lossTwo JAXA investigations on the ISS aim to help researchers seek clues to physiological problems found in astronauts by studying a roundworm.13 Jan, 2015, 03.49 PM IST
- NASA denies it is in talks with Japan for purchase of HTVAmerican space agency NASA has denied media reports that it is negotiating to purchase H-2 Transfer Vehicles (HTV) from the Japanese space ...22 Jul, 2008, 08.17 AM IST
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