Mini rocket launch fails; scientists were compelled to turn off ignition.
The ERG from Japan is successfully launched to orbit.
Japan's Kounotori H-II Transfer Vehicle 6 arrives at the International Space Station (ISS) to bring supplies to the astronauts.
After 10 years, Japan has launched a space junk collector. It worked with a renowned fishing net maker in the country to make it possible.
Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2 has successfully entered its target orbit and it is on its way to meet with a distant asteroid.
Japan's "Akatsuki" probe has successfully entered Venus' orbit, after failing in its first attempt.
