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JAXA's initial analysis suggests the failure of the H3-F8 launch started at fairing separation.
JAXA selected a device proposed by a team led by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the Artemis IV lunar landing mission scheduled to deploy two onboard instruments in the moon's south polar region.
Initial analysis from JAXA suggests the failure started at fairing separation.
The seismic sensors for the South Pole Seismic Station will be developed and provided by CNES and IPGP, while JAXA will provide a Portable Active Seismic Source (PASS) to precisely explore the shallow subsurface structures near the lunar lander, collaborating with the University of Tokyo.
JAXA reported problems related to the H3 rocket No. 8 failure, which occurred during the decoupling of the satellite protective cover.
JAXA believes the second-stage engine performed well under the given environmental conditions and will investigate the post-fairing separation behavior further.
ispace and JAXA plan to apply an 'electric pump system' to the lunar lander's propellant supply system to optimize weight reduction while minimizing increased power usage during flight.
ispace concluded a contract with JAXA for the optimization study of a lunar landing propulsion system using electric pumps on December 23.
ispace stated that the contract expands the applicability of the electric pump technology researched by JAXA, contributing to maximizing achievements in Japan's space development.
The Crew-12 mission will send four crew members from three different space agencies to the International Space Station (ISS).
Yanase mentioned initiatives like the Space Strategy Fund and the JAXA-steps program for quick validation of small satellites.
According to Yanase, Japan's future space development should shift towards collaboration with companies and universities, reducing JAXA's lead role.
Yanase from JAXA acknowledged the complexity of creating each component and the need for participation from various companies.
The panelists at the talk session included Kengo Wada of Elm Co., Masami Kamiyama of Kyocera Corporation, Koji Yamaguchi of NeSTRA, and Keiichi Yanase of JAXA.
JAXA explained that while a separation signal was sent from the rocket, the back signal indicating successful separation of the satellite (MICHIBIKI) was not received.
JAXA is confirming the situation following the early shutdown of the H3 No. 8 second-stage engine.
JAXA reported that the second stage engine's thrust was approximately 20% lower than expected from the beginning, and the first ignition lasted about 25 seconds longer than planned.
The eighth launch of the H3 launch vehicle by JAXA failed.
The January 15, 2026 JAXA event is hosted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) International Space Exploration Center.
A JAXA event will be held on January 15, 2026 from 13:00 to 16:35 at the Miraikan Hall on the 7th floor of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo.