Saudi Space Agency to launch space futures center with WEF
An agreement between the Saudi Space Agency and the World Economic Forum will see the Center for Space Futures open this autumn, the Saudi Press Agency has reported.
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Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in...
A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still under investigation.
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Japan, Swiss scientists create glass that generates electric current
Japanese and Swiss scientists have created glass that generates an electric current when exposed to light, an innovation they hope could lead to the production of clean energy in the long term.
“World’s 1st” immersive theme park opens in Tokyo
A theme park claiming to be the world's first to offer exclusively immersive experiences opened to the public Friday in Tokyo's popular commercial district, Odaiba, its operator said.
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Japan’s Moon explorer resumes communication after harsh lunar night
A Japanese explorer that recently landed on the Moon has resumed communication with Earth, the country's space agency said Monday, revealing that the craft has unexpectedly survived the freezing lunar night after...
Japan successfully launches new H3 rocket a year after failure
Japan successfully launched its new H3 rocket at a space center on a southwestern island Saturday, nearly a year after a failed attempt cast doubt over the country's aspirations in the space...
Japan postpones launch of new H3 rocket due to bad weather forecast
Japan's space agency said Tuesday it has decided to postpone the launch of a new H3 rocket scheduled for Thursday due to a forecast of bad weather at a liftoff site in...
A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos reported Sunday.
The 59-year-old has now spent more...
PM for concerted efforts to explore oil & gas reserves
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday, while pointing to the abundant natural resources in the country, underlined the need for concerted efforts to explore onshore and offshore oil and gas reserves.
Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as...
Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran’s ballistic...