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About us

JAXA Research and Development Directorate, through the accumulation, advancement,
and transfer of cutting-edge and foundational space technologies, advances research and development
that enhances the capabilities and value of space systems while contributing
to the reliable execution of a wide range of projects.

Furthermore, in collaboration with partners across industry, academia, government,
and fields beyond the space sector, both in Japan and around the world,
the Directorate creates new value that contributes
to addressing global challenges and strengthening industrial competitiveness.

Philosophy

The world beyond imagination starts from here

― What JAXA Research and Development Directorate aims for ―
JAXA Research and Development Directorate works on creation of
innovative "ideas" and highly competitive "technologies" and
challenges to realize a rich society by utilizing aerospace.

Our Philosophy

PURPOSE
Challenging ourselves to advance the world, bringing wonder and joy to humanity.
MISSION
  1. Creating Innovation
    Pioneering uncharted frontiers that transform the world.
  2. From Fundamentals to Application
    Generating new knowledge and steadily delivering its benefits to society.
  3. Developing People, Passing on Knowledge
    Empowering the next generation and carrying our knowledge and expertise forward.
VALUE
  1. Integrity and Passion
    We act with sincerity, take risks with conviction, and meet every challenge with passion and ownership.
  2. Stronger Together
    We value our colleagues, partners and communities, and amplify individual strengths through collaboration.
  3. Nimble in Thought and Action
    We stay hands-on, think and experiment in short cycles, and adapt as we learn.

Organization

Director General Research Strategy Department Intellectual Property Division Kakuda Administration Division Main research on technologies of electrical systems for trajectory, navigation guidance and control, telecommunications, space power systems, and electronics, space environment, etc. Main research on technologies of mechanical systems for thermal systems, structures and mechanism and tribology, space materials, propulsion system, space robotics, and environmental control for human space missions, etc. Main research on technologies for programming, numerical simulation, and informatics, etc. Main research on technologies for space transportation systems. Management and Integration Department Research Unit I Research Unit II Research Unit III Research Unit IV Mission Design Unit Sensor System Research Group CALLISTO Project Team MOLI Project Team CRD2 Phase II Project Team OSCAR-J Project Team
Director General Research Strategy Department Intellectual Property Division Management and Integration Department KAKUDA SPACE CENTER Main research on technologies of electrical systems for trajectory, navigation guidance and control, telecommunications, space power systems, and electronics, space environment, etc. Main research on technologies of mechanical systems for thermal systems, structures and mechanism and tribology, space materials, propulsion system, space robotics, and environmental control for human space missions, etc. Main research on technologies for programming, numerical simulation, and informatics, etc. Main research on technologies for space transportation systems Management and Integration Department Research Unit I Research Unit II Research Unit III Research Unit IV Mission Design Unit Sensor System Research Group CALLISTO Project Team MOLI Project Team CRD2 Phase II Project Team OSCAR-J Project Team