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JAXA PCG (fourth session of the second series) begins Last Updated: May 2, 2016 The Protein Crystal Growth experiment (JAXA PCG, fourth session of the second series) has begun in the Japanese Experiment Module (“Kibo”) attached to the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment materials and samples were carried aboard the Progress resupply vehicle (63P) […]

This is the final issue of the JAXA Astronaut Activity Report that began in April 2004. Thank you for your interest and support regarding various articles over many years. The activities of JAXA astronauts will be introduced in part of the ISS/Kibo Monthly News series beginning next month. Astronaut Kimiya Yui’s mission reporting event in […]

Gold Medal Winner Teruyuki Nakajima, Prof. Currently the director, Earth Observation Research Center (EORC), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo. Contributing to research for radiative transfer of the atmosphere and ocean, remote sensing of aerosol and cloud microphysics, and modeling study of anthropogenic aerosol effects to the earth’s climate. IPCC lead […]

JAXA President Monthly Regular Press Conference Date and time: From 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. on April 14 (Thu), 2016Venue: JAXA Tokyo Office Presentation Room (B1 floor)MC: Yoshikazu Shoji, JAXA Public Affairs Department Director X-ray Astronomy Satellite “Hitomi” (ASTRO-H) We have been informing you of the investigation status regarding the Hitomi’s condition. JAXA recognizes this situation […]

Topics List Apr. 21, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing (April 15). Apr. 13, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing (April 8). On April 8 (JST), JAXA held a press briefing to explain the status of the X-ray Astronomy Satellite “Hitomi” (ASTRO-H) and our activities to re-establish communications with “Hitomi.” Apr. 7, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing […]

AKATSUKI was successfully inserted into orbit around Venus in December 2015. A previous attempt, five years ago, failed due to a damaged engine, and since then the probe has been orbiting the Sun, waiting for the next opportunity to approach Venus. Now, tests of observation equipment have been completed, and full-scale observation is due to […]

On August 24, 2015, the KOUNOTORI 5 cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station. KOUNOTORI 5 was captured by astronaut Kimiya Yui, who was on a long-duration mission on the ISS. On the ground, astronaut Koichi Wakata assisted the docking as lead CAPCOM (capsule communicator). It was the first time that the two roles […]

Topics List Apr. 13, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing (April. 8). On April 8 (JST), JAXA held a press briefing to explain the status of the X-ray Astronomy Satellite “Hitomi” (ASTRO-H) and our activities to re-establish communications with “Hitomi.” Apr. 7, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing (April. 1). On April 1 (JST), JAXA held a […]

Topics List Apr. 7, 2016 UpdatedHandout of press briefing (April. 1). On April 1(JST), JAXA held a press briefing to explain the status of the X-ray Astronomy Satellite “Hitomi”(ASTRO-H) and our activities to re-establish communications with “Hitomi.” Mar. 29, 2016 UpdatedCurrent Status of Communication Anomaly of X-ray Astronomy Satellite “Hitomi” (ASTRO-H) (Mar. 29) JAXA has […]

JAXA President Monthly Regular Press Conference Date and time: From 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. on March 17 (Thu), 2016Venue: JAXA Tokyo Office Presentation Room (B1 floor)MC: Yoshikazu Shoji, JAXA Public Affairs Department Director Personnel change of executive appointments Vice President Nakahashi retired on Feb. 26, as we have already told you, and Fumikazu Ito assumed […]

JAXA Astronaut Activity Report, February, 2016 Last Updated: April 4, 2016 This is JAXA’s Japanese astronaut activity report for February, 2016. Astronaut Kimiya Yui holds a press conference after returning to Japan Yui at the press conference (Credit: JAXA) After attending the debriefing session and welcome home ceremonies in the U.S. and Russia, Astronaut Kimiya […]

One of the five cameras aboard the Venus Climate Orbiter “PLANET-C” is the “IR2,” whose observation target is infrared rays that are about two micron in wavelength. It aims to measure the high-temperature atmosphere of Venus under thick clouds, its movement, and distribution of its trace components. In other words, the IR2 is a camera […]

Featuring hot topics at the Aeronautical Technology Directorate, our quarterly magazine “FLIGHT PATH” introduces JAXA’s R&D activities in aeronautical field with plain articles.(English version issued twice a year in March and October) Latest issue: No.11/12 | 2016 MARCH Main contents Feature 1The Next Generation Aeronautical Innovation Hub Center Facilitating collaboration with a wide variety of […]