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Mitsubishi Electric unveiled its new Earth observation satellite, Daichi-4, which will use advanced radar technology to monitor the Earth's surface for potential disasters and assess their impact. Scheduled for launch in 2024, Daichi-4 boasts significant improvements over its predecessor, enabling more frequent and precise observations for disaster prevention and response.

Japan's space agency, JAXA, is taking a major step forward in its Earth observation capabilities with the launch of the Advanced Land Observation Satellite, ALOS-4, aboard the H3 rocket. This launch marks the third test flight for the new flagship rocket, following a failed debut in March 2023 and a successful launch in February 2024.

The ambitious attempt by Space One Co. to become the first private company to launch a satellite into orbit ended in a dramatic explosion just seconds after liftoff. The incident occurred at Space Port Kii in Japan, with the company's Kairos rocket experiencing technical problems that triggered an intentional explosion.

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander, Odysseus, successfully touched down on the Moon's surface, marking the first American lunar landing in over 50 years and a significant step towards commercial lunar exploration. This mission paves the way for further exploration and potential resource utilization on the Moon.

Train drivers in Adelaide have called off their planned strike after reaching an "in principle" agreement over a pay dispute. The agreement, which was reached after a lengthy emergency meeting on Friday, includes a 5% pay increase in the first year and 4% in the second year, as well as back pay to January 1st of this year.