2024 in Japan

overview of Japan-related events during the year of 2024

EarthCARE (derived from Earth Cloud, Aerosol and Radiation Explorer), nicknamed Hakuryū (Japanese for "white dragon"), is a joint European/Japanese (ESA / JAXA / NICT) satellite, the sixth of ESA's Earth Explorer Programme. The main goal of the mission is the observation and characterization of clouds and aerosols as well as measuring the reflected solar radiation and the infrared radiation emitted from Earth's surface and atmosphere.

motor car race

62nd Miss International pageant

overview of anime-related events during the year of 2024

LignoSat is a small Japanese wooden satellite. It is credited as the world's first satellite to be made of wood.