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Japan, rocket and SpaceX

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan's experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX.

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Japan successfully launches, lands experimental rocket

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China Takes a Page From SpaceX and Recaptures the First Stage of a Rocket to Reuse It

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Watch: China recaptures Long March-10B reusable rocket for first time in its history

China recovered a reusable rocket booster for the first time in its history on Friday, marking a milestone for the country's space program.

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China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

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China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster

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China successfully lands ‘SpaceX-style’ reusable rocket for first time

After separation of its two stages, the first stage returned and was successfully caught upright on sea-borne net-capture platform.

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China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

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Making history! China lands rocket during an orbital launch for 1st time ever (video)

Taiwan, Bavi and Japan

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Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands

By Joseph Campbell and Angie Teo ISHIGAKI, Japan/TAIPEI, July 11 (Reuters) - Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed towards Taiwan,

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Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan's southern islands

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Thousands Evacuated as Taiwan Shuts Down for Typhoon Bavi

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Super Typhoon Bavi Hurls Rare 20-Foot Mega Swell at Taiwan (Video)

Super Typhoon Bavi, the world's latest atmospheric monster, has barreled through Western Pacific, wreaking havoc in its wake.

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China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall

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Typhoon Bavi Reaches Japan's Southern Islands

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Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated

Bavi had maximum sustained winds of 144 km per hour (90 mph), equivalent to Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, and was about 200 km (124 miles) southeast of Wenling in the eastern...

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Typhoon Bavi Tracks Toward China With Heavy, Widespread Rains

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Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China

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Body of suspected bear attack victim found on mountain

Fatal maulings in the last three months have jumped fivefold compared to last year, according to government data.

Donald Trump’s ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ Gaffe Overshadows High-Stakes NATO Summit

In his latest faux pas, US President Donald Trump mixed up Japan, a key US ally, with Iran by mistakenly referring to the latter as the “Islamic Republic of Japan.” It did not end there. Shortly

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China’s Latest Pressure Tactics Are Tightening the Screws on Japan

Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.

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Trump said 'Islamic Republic of Japan' fired missiles at US aircraft carrier

Trump presumably meant Iran, not Japan, although the White House did not clarify his remarks.

India’s Modi and Japan’s Takaichi expand defense and economic security ties

Japan and India have announced new agreements to deepen cooperation in defense,economic and maritime security, and artificial intelligence.

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's 1,

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Scientists Found a Baffling Structure Deep Under the Ocean. One Scientist Thinks It Marks Japan’s Atlantis.

The distinct rock formations initially inspired theories of a lost civilization in East Asia, but most scientists see a much more natural explanation.

How to watch Japan vs. Ireland in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

It's week two of the 2026 Nations Championship, and we're getting another stack of northern vs. southern hemisphere fixtures. Both Japan and Ireland scored wins last week and will

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First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel

Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a "special, special moment" when he captains Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan.

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The mistakes foreigners make when bathing naked in Japan

In our latest roundup of travel news, we bring you bathing tips from an onsen expert, a bear encounter in a Tibet hotel room, plus a new ranking of the world’s most liveable cities.