Weekend Edition / 17-19 March 2012

Japan Testing Moon Robots

Image Credit: JAXA, mainichinews.jp, kyodonews.jp

JAXA Conducts Tests Of 8 Prototype Moon Exploration Robots At Lunar-like Nakatajima Sand Dunes In Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture; Made By Various Research Institutions Including Tohoku University, Osaka University, & Tokyu Construction, Which Are Competing In JAXA Lunar Robotics Challenge; Winning Designs Will Become Part Of Next Generation Japan Lunar Exploratory Equipment

Monday / 13 February 2012 — Weekend Edition

Image Credit: Air & Space, CNET

Lunar Exploration A Top Priority As Japan Confirms Plan For Space Program; 2015 SELENE-2 Short-Term Lunar Lander Mission, 2020 SELENE-X Robotics Long-Term Exploration / Sample Return Mission To Begin Assemblage Of Base At Moon South Pole Region; Development Of Human Transport Systems By 2020