Japan successfully launched a new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) [1, 3]. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the Harvest Supermoon of October 2025, coinciding with meteor showers [2, 4]. Separately, a Harvard scientist has expressed concern over a large, mysterious object heading towards Earth, suggesting it may not be of natural origin [5].
Supply Mission to ISS
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its H3 (7th) rocket carrying the new HTV-X cargo transfer spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Tanegashima Island, southern Japan [3]. This launch signifies Japan's ongoing commitment to supporting the ISS and advancing space exploration [1].
In related news from the ISS, NOVI's AI-enabled SEED payload is delivering rapid marine vessel detection. This experiment, conducted for the Missile Defense Agency, utilized hardware delivered by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command and NASA via the STP-H10 mission. The mission transported five Department of Defense and one NASA science payloads to the ISS [6].
Celestial Events on the Horizon
The Harvest Supermoon is expected to occur in October 2025, accompanied by meteor showers [2, 4]. This celestial event offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers and astrophotographers [2].
Unidentified Space Object
A "terrifying update" concerns a massive space rock, detected on July 1, heading toward Earth [5]. NASA has designated the rock 3I/ATLAS. A Harvard scientist has voiced concerns that the object may not be natural, adding to the mystery [5].
TL;DR
- Japan successfully launched a cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station [1, 3].
- The Harvest Supermoon will rise in October 2025, coinciding with meteor showers [2, 4].
- NOVI's AI-enabled SEED payload on the ISS is providing rapid marine vessel detection [6].
- A Harvard scientist has raised concerns about a large, mysterious object approaching Earth, suggesting it might not be natural [5].