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 […]
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[Project Topics] AKATSUKI attitude control engine thrust operation performed as scheduled
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 […]
[Project Topics] Test image acquisition by AKATSUKI onboard cameras (on Dec. 1, 2015)
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 […]
[Video] Monitoring Climate Change from Space – UNFCCC/COP21, 2015 –
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[Earth Observation Research Center (EORC)] Seen from Space – El Niño phenomenon being close to the strongest on record
El Niño phenomenon has been strengthened in this summer and now is close to that in 1997/98 which has recorded the strongest El Niño since 1950. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported on November 10, 2015 that sea surface temperature anomaly from average level in the El Niño monitoring region in October recorded +2.7 […]
[Project Topics] Hayabusa2 took images of the moon and Earth
Topics List Dec. 3, 2015 UpdatedHayabusa2 Earth Swing-by JAXA performed an Earth swing-by operation of the “Hayabusa2” on the night of Dec 3 （Thu.）, 2015 （Japan Standard Time）. The “Hayabusa2 flew closest to the Earth at 7:08 p.m. （JST） and passed over the Pacific Ocean around the Hawaii islands at an altitude of about 3,090 […]
[ISS / Japanese Experiment Module (KIBO)] Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui
Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui Last Updated: November 27, 2015 Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, the following 6 proposals were selected out of 80 proposals. (Similar proposals were merged through the selection process.) He also gave us special message to Asian youth. The next call for proposal […]
[Project Topics] International Advisory Board Workshop "Assessing the Impact of Satellite Earth Observation on Society and Policy"
The nineteenth session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-19), under the main theme entitled “Enriching the quality of life through innovative space programs,” successfully concluded its 4-day program on Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APRSAF-19 was jointly organized by the Ministry of Science, […]
[Project Topics] Telstar 12 VANTAGE lifted off for space! Launch Success of H-IIA F29.
Topics List Nov. 24, 2015 UpdatedTelstar 12 VANTAGE lifted off for space! Launch Success of H-IIA F29. The H-IIA F29 with Telstar 12 VANTAGE onboard lifted off at 3:50:00 p.m. on Nov. 24, (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center.The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 4 hours and 27 minutes after liftoff, […]
[Project Topics] H-IIA F29 to be launched soon! Live broadcast from 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 24 (Tue.)
Topics List Nov. 24, 2015 UpdatedTelstar 12 VANTAGE lifted off for space! Launch Success of H-IIA F29. The H-IIA F29 with Telstar 12 VANTAGE onboard lifted off at 3:50:00 p.m. on Nov. 24, (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center.The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 4 hours and 27 minutes after liftoff, […]
[JAXA President Monthly Press Conference] JAXA President Monthly Regular Press Conference November 2015
JAXA President Monthly Regular Press Conference Date and time: From 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 12 (Thu.), 2015Venue: JAXA Tokyo Office Presentation Room (B1 floor)MC: Shigeki Kamigaichi, JAXA Public Affairs Department Director The Space Exploration Innovation Hub was approved as a support project by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and JAXA has […]
[Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)] Sokendai International Internship 2015
Sokendai International Internship 2013 / The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, School of Physical Science, Space and Astronautical Science The department of Space and Astronautical Science, School of Physical Science of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI) will welcome international internship students from outside Japan. This program aims to encourage students in the space […]
[ISS / Japanese Experiment Module (KIBO)] JAXA Astronaut Activity Report, August 2015
JAXA Astronaut Activity Report, August, 2015 Last Updated: November 10, 2015 This is JAXA’s Japanese astronaut activity report for August, 2015. JAXA astronauts support the HTV5 mission Launch of the H-IIB rocket with the HTV5 on board (Credit: JAXA) On August 19, at 8:50 p.m., the H-II transfer vehicle (HTV) “KOUNOTORI” (white stork) 5 was […]