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Reduction in launch costs through the reuse of launch vehicles

Research on space exploration for the Artemis Program

Seamless and Autonomous Space Communication System for Society 5.0

Research on the future engineering test satellite that will drive the digital revolution

Inter-disciplinary technology for increasing competitiveness and providing innovation in spacecraft that will create new fields of space use

Research on technology for applying hydrogen fuel to aircraft and future space transportation systems
Research for Secure Development and Success of Missions

Research on software, computational engineering, and V&V technology for space systems

Research on transportation technology

Research on the technology of space systems

Research on Earth observation sensor system

Research on space-qualified parts

Ensuring the safety of space missions now and in the future

Advancement of basic technologies on mechanisms and materials for expanding space activities

Research to Improve Competitiveness of Hall Thrusters

Research on Atmospheric Entry-Descent-Landing and Recovery (EDL&R) Technologies

Power management that evolves space systems
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Innovative satellite technology
demonstration program

Agile Research Program for
Advanced Technology in
Satellite Service and Process

Commercial Removal of
Debris Demonstration (CRD2)

Multi-footprint Observation
LIDAR and Imager mission
(MOLI)

Cooperative Action Leading to Launcher Innovation for Stage Toss-back Operation (CALLISTO) project

Development of SOI-SOC MPU

Research on the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS)

Innovative Space Transportation Programs
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RESEARCHCommercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2)

RESEARCHReduction in launch costs through the reuse of launch vehicles

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2023.09.25

Space Debris Removal Project Underway

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Space Debris Removal Project Underway
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JAXA and iQPS achieve in-orbit imaging processing of synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
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Development of a Battery Charger (GaN_BCR) to Support Space Missions

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Our Research

Commercial removal of debris demonstration (CRD2) is the world's first technology demonstration of removing large-scale debris from orbit. This project is launched in collaboration with private sector, aiming to commercialize space debris removal and develop new markets for private business.

Commercial Removal of
Debris Demonstration (CRD2)
Multi-footprint Observation LIDAR and Imager mission

Multi-footprint Observation
LIDAR and Imager mission
Currently, we are conducting research towards the reuse of Japan's flagship launch vehicles in future using Reusable Vehicle eXperiment (RV-X) as part of front-loading research activities for Cooperative Action Leading to Launcher Innovation for Stage Toss-back Operation (CALLISTO), which is being jointly researched by JAXA, CNES and DLR.

Reduction in launch costs through
the reuse of launch vehicles

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