Extended stays in microgravity can cause astronauts to lose bone density and muscle mass—just like aging, but faster. To better...

Water is one of the most precious resources in space. Transporting it from Earth is costly and impractical for long-duration missions....

When you live in a closed space like the International Space Station (ISS), every breath, touch, and surface carries invisible...

The Demonstration of MPEP-Mounted Far Infrared Camera experiment is all about observing the universe in ways invisible to the human eye....

Imagine a robot ball with eyes that floats around the International Space Station (ISS), capturing images and video so astronauts don’t...

Imagine a camera that floats around the space station, capturing images and videos without any help from astronauts. That’s exactly what...

Keeping the air breathable on a spacecraft is no small task. That’s why the 'JEM Demonstration of CO₂ Removal System' is such a big deal....

Sometimes, the best way to promote global cooperation is by broadcasting from beyond borders—literally. During Expedition 64 aboard the...

What happens when two nations join forces to educate the world about robotics and space? You get the JAXA-UAE Camera Robot Education...

Imagine watching high-definition video... from space! That's exactly what the 'Activation and Test Downlink of HDTV System' experiment...

Crystals are more than just beautiful—they’re essential tools for science. In the world of biology and biotechnology, protein crystals...

Behind every mission to space is a human story. The Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) has chronicled these narratives through...

Food is more than fuel—it's a source of comfort, culture, and health. For astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), meals must...

Imagine sending a message from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth—not using traditional radio waves, but with a tightly...

Proteins are the molecular machines of life. They build cells, carry messages, catalyze reactions, and perform nearly every task inside...

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has played a pivotal role in expanding our understanding of protein crystallization through...

Protein crystallization is a cornerstone of structural biology. JAXA’s Moderate Temperature Protein Crystallization Growth experiment...

Understanding how proteins form and function is critical for advances in medicine and biotechnology. JAXA's Low Temperature Protein...

JAXA's Education Payload Observation 9 (EPO 9) was a remarkable continuation of its outreach mission to engage the public and students...

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has long recognized that the wonders of space exploration can be a powerful motivator for...