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The biggest challenges of space science are to reveal the mysteries of the structure and evolution of the universe, the processes of planet formation, and the origin of life. |
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Major Research and Development
JAXA has launched for deep space exploration the project for development and operation of new antenna and ground station with expanded capacity.
A huge balloon is a flying object for scientific observations and space engineering tests in the same manner as satellites and sounding rockets.
Studying planets and the moon leads us to understand the birth of the Earth and the origin of the solar system and life. Observing planets and the moon through various methods and analyzing acquired data from every angle are imperative for these studies.
Capturing phenomena in the solar system and planets beyond it and their surrounding area provides us with clues to solve the mysteries of space. Therefore, it is essential to acquire as much information as possible by seizing various radio waves including X-rays, infrared lights and plasmas in addition to visible lights.
JAXA promotes space engineering research to stably perform space exploration activities “further”, “with more flexibility” and “in wider directions.”
Astronomical Observation Satellites
Latter Phase In Operation
World’s first space telescope to observe planets!
The HINODE, an observatory satellite to study the impact of the Sun on the Earth High expectations for new solar observations through international efforts by the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan
Cutting-edge small satellite developed in-house
Explores the magnetotail to understand the flow of energy from the sun.
To elucidate high-energy electrons that repeat their generation and disappearance.
Under Development
XRISM is a new X-ray astronomical satellite which observes plasma in stars and galaxies. With a new generation of X-ray imaging spectroscopy technologies, XRISM will resolve mysteries regarding the formation of the universe.
Operation Completed
An aurora observation satellite that observed the physical phenomena taking place in geospace while collecting detailed data in collaboration with the ground stations
Suzaku to probe into black holes and galaxy clusters to study their structure and evolution.
AKARI: Seeking an understanding of the formation and evolution of galaxies
Lunar and Planetary Exploration Spacecraft
Nominal Phase In Operation
Hayabusa2 to clarify the origin and evolution of the solar system as well as life matter
Latter Phase In Operation
AKASTUKI will elucidate the mysteries of Venus, Earth’s twin sister.
Japan will initiate the beginning of a new era of Venusian exploration.
Under Development
Operation Completed
HAYABUSA’s mission: to bring back samples from an asteroid and investigate the mysteries of the birth of the solar system.
SELENE: The largest lunar mission since the Apollo program