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Japan Launches Cubesats to Study Auroras and Space Weather

10/22/2025

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On October 21, 2025, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched three cubesats—YOTSUBA-KULOVER, e-kagaku-1, and BOTAN—from the Kibo module of the International Space Station (ISS).
The small satellites will study auroral activity and space weather, focusing on factors such as volcanic pumice and solar activity.
The initiative aims to enhance global access to space and advance understanding of environmental phenomena.

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Story summary

On October 21, 2025, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched three cubesats—YOTSUBA-KULOVER, e-kagaku-1, and BOTAN—from the Kibo module of the International Space Station (ISS).
The small satellites will study auroral activity and space weather, focusing on factors such as volcanic pumice and solar activity.
The initiative aims to enhance global access to space and advance understanding of environmental phenomena.