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JAXA Ends 15-Year Akatsuki Mission; NASA Eyes Venus

9/25/2025

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has ended the Akatsuki mission after losing contact in 2024.
Launched on May 21, 2010, Akatsuki studied Venus' atmosphere and carried Hatsune Miku fan art.
JAXA attempted to restore communication but deemed recovery unlikely, ending the 15-year mission.
NASA plans two Venus missions, DAVINCI in 2030 and VERITAS in 2031, to expand exploration.

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has ended the Akatsuki mission after losing contact in 2024.
Launched on May 21, 2010, Akatsuki studied Venus' atmosphere and carried Hatsune Miku fan art.
JAXA attempted to restore communication but deemed recovery unlikely, ending the 15-year mission.
NASA plans two Venus missions, DAVINCI in 2030 and VERITAS in 2031, to expand exploration.