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These #MMXLIFTOFF posters are in the Space Science & Technology Museum at the Tanegashima Space Center, with messages from JAXA MMX Project Manager Kawakatsu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3 Project Manager Kitayama, JAXA H3 current Project Manager Arita & the first Manager Okada!
A long horizontal poster hangs in the gift shop, showing a drawing of the H3 launch vehicle flight No. 10 and the MMX spacecraft and the words "2026.10.20 LIFT OFF MMX". Hand written on the poster are messages from the team!

ALT A long horizontal poster hangs in the gift shop, showing a drawing of the H3 launch vehicle flight No. 10 and the MMX spacecraft and the words "2026.10.20 LIFT OFF MMX". Hand written on the poster are messages from the team!

A vertical profile poster of the H3 launch vehicle with written messages.

ALT A vertical profile poster of the H3 launch vehicle with written messages.

A thinner vertical poster with a graphic showing the MMX spacecraft heading to Mars, with a written message across the bottom.

ALT A thinner vertical poster with a graphic showing the MMX spacecraft heading to Mars, with a written message across the bottom.

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The Space Science & Technology Museum at the Tanegashima Space Center features many messages of support left by visitors! ✨The #MMX section on the mission introduction panel—hand-written by staff—has also been updated with new information! 🛰️ Please continue to cheer us on! 🚀
A message board at the museum with messages from visitors.

ALT A message board at the museum with messages from visitors.

A handwritten news board at the TNSC museum, sharing news of the launch!

ALT A handwritten news board at the TNSC museum, sharing news of the launch!

A handwritten notes on the museum boards, sharing news of launch success!

ALT A handwritten notes on the museum boards, sharing news of launch success!

The JAXA press release displayed in the museum.

ALT The JAXA press release displayed in the museum.

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NASA will provide an update about its Artemis III mission and its plans to land astronauts on the moon during a press conference on Friday (Oct. 23). Here's how to watch it live. space.com/space-exploration/…

NASA giving update about Artemis moon plans on Oct. 23: Watch it live

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will participate in the press conference, which starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday (Oct. 23).

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Nadir views of earthly auroras through a fisheye lens, distorting the planet into a green sphere. The Soyuz that brought my MS-26 crew and I is in the foreground. Fisheyes are less popular camera lenses to use in orbit but can make some way cool photos!
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Is next year finally the year when Starship reaches an inflection point and takes off? arstechnica.com/space/2026/1…

SpaceX will attempt to reach weekly Starship launches by early 2027

We have had significant constructive engagement with the FAA."

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A new high profile missions slide has been published. While the Starship launch dates remain the same, New Glenn's return to flight has been added with a NET date of December 28 compass.atfm.aero/public_svc…
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Mars 2020/Perseverance Blog: science.nasa.gov/blog/tracks…

Tracks Along the Longest Drive on Another World - NASA Science

Written by Vandi Verma, Chief Engineer for Robotic Operations at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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HiPOD: Wonderful Gullies When we have an opportunity to image gullies, we’ll definitely do it! This observation is to re-image these very nice gullies for change detection, to get better topography and to look for possible fresh deposits. ID: ESP_065243_1410
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Here's a novel idea - have individual NASA feeds for each of these active surface missions. Oh darn, they once had their own feeds - dang, seemed like a pretty good idea...👀
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Follow along with Perseverance as it continues its deep dive into the story of Mars, exploring some of the oldest rocks ever encountered on Mars or Earth. science.nasa.gov/mission/mar…
The rover’s robotic arm casts a shadow on a desert floor of reddish rocks and soil.

ALT The rover’s robotic arm casts a shadow on a desert floor of reddish rocks and soil.

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1, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered. space.com/space-exploration/…

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

India swung for the moon with Chandrayaan-1, its first deep space mission.

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Peter Frampton has joined the crew! 🚀🎸 A huge thank you to @peterframpton and all of our incredible supporters who make our mission possible. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of voters to show up, speak out, and make their voices heard! AstronautsForAmerica.org.
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Latest from China, including their progress on reusability. By Martin Smith (@MartiniumSpace). nasaspaceflight.com/2026/10/…

China readies first commercial resupply craft, first booster reflight, and next landing attempt -...

As its launch cadence continues to grow, China is stepping further towards reusable rockets as…

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🔴🚀 Hey, #SoCal space fans! Mars is landing in your backyard! Join us Oct. 22–24 at @USC for the 2026 Mars Society Convention! 3 days of space pioneers, big ideas & all things Red Planet. Register now or buy your ticket at the door! marssociety.org
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HiPOD: Troughs and Ridges in Reull Vallis Our objective is to determine the nature of a group of ridges, troughs, and pits. They have a certain shape that repeats over and over, that may be affected by the change in the valley’s direction at this point. uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_07739…
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See more stargazing tips for the coming weeks ✨ nasa.gov/skywatching
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Check out our new CG video for the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission! This was first shown during our online talks, but is now available on #JAXA YouTube. From launch to sampling and the journey home, we cannot wait for the real journey! 🎥 Hi-Res: youtube.com/watch?v=yiS6NdpE…
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HiPOD: In Search Of...Wind Streaks A key feature of wind streaks is their high rate of erosion. Dark wind streaks erode a few centimeters a year. The proposed area appears to be a dark wind streak and is rapidly changing. uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_07735… #Mars #NASA
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Operations will begin shortly for our 98th Electron launch and next mission from LC-1 for @hawkeye360. 'We're Not Hawking Around' launch window opens: 🚀8:00pm NZDT 🚀07:00 UTC 🚀3:00 am EDT 🚀00:00 am PDT
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🚀🔴 @NASAJPL Mars experts are coming to @USC! Hear from Curiosity Project Scientist Dr. Ashwin Vasavada, Mars Chief Engineer Hoppy Price & landing pioneer Dr. Adam Steltzner at the 2026 Mars Society Convention, Oct. 22–24! marssociety.org #mars2026 @NASA #science
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Have a research idea that could advance NASA science? 🔬 NASA plans to release ROSES-27 by January 2027, with over 50 research opportunities spanning astrophysics, Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, space biology and more. Start planning: go.nasa.gov/489ZKqw
A graphic with NASA's "meatball" logo, which consists of a blue circle dotted with stars and crossed by a red, V-shaped swoosh. "NASA" is written in large white text on the circle, which is set against a solid black background. Credit: NASA

ALT A graphic with NASA's "meatball" logo, which consists of a blue circle dotted with stars and crossed by a red, V-shaped swoosh. "NASA" is written in large white text on the circle, which is set against a solid black background. Credit: NASA

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