Research

This research aims to enhance the competitiveness of Japan’s satellite industry by developing technologies that enable multiple heterogeneous satellites, equipped with software-defined capabilities and advanced onboard computing, to operate in close coordination and deliver timely services and information to users.

In the fields of satellite communications and positioning, where participation by private-sector stakeholders is rapidly expanding, this research focuses on the development of core technologies required for next-generation communication and navigation.

This research focuses on the development of core technologies required for next-generation communication and navigation.

This research aims to drive innovation in space logistics by leveraging flexible rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) with on-orbit refueling as core enabling technologies, opening new modes of on-orbit logistics and services.

SSPS collects solar energy, converts it into a microwave or laser beam, transmits that energy to Earth, and converts it into electrical power. JAXA is researching a wide range of enabling technologies, including wireless energy transmission by microwaves and lasers, large-scale space structure construction, space solar cells, and debris mitigation technologies

Protecting the space environment and maintaining international competitiveness requires reliable data and evaluation results. JAXA aims to preserve the space environment through research on monitoring and modeling the orbital environment, and to assess risks to spacecraft and the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

JBased on “Japan’s Proposed International Space Exploration Scenario,” this research aims to advance exploration technologies including ECLSS, deep-space rendezvous technologies, surface exploration technology, and lunar landing and ascent technology.

This research addresses challenges in atmospheric re-entry systems and in landing and ascent systems for lunar and planetary exploration by establishing a cross-cutting framework within JAXA, one that shares knowledge, provides structured solutions to technical issues, and supports ongoing development projects from a technological perspective.

This research focuses on key technologies, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines and thermal protection technologies essential for innovative next-generation space transportation systems.

To support continuous space activities and strengthen the future competitiveness of satellite systems, this research advances the development of reliable, space-grade components.
It also builds expertise in the effective use of commercial technology-based components while verifying their robustness in space environments.

This research focuses on long-term storage technologies for semiconductor wafers to reduce supply risks and ensure stable availability of components for space.

The aim of this research is to establish power management technologies that optimize energy use for efficient on-orbit operations.

This research focuses on material and component technologies that enable flexible, long-duration space utilization under diverse environmental conditions.

The primary objective of this research is to formulate a strategy for effective research and development of in-space propulsion systems and strengthen core technologies.

This research focuses on system-level modeling technologies using advanced simulation and engineering methods to support the design and development of complex space systems.