Highly reliable space and aeronautics operations must be supported by cutting-edge technology. JAXA is committed to contributing to the advancement of such technology through research and development carried out.
Technologies required in the severe environment of space involve leading-edge expertise, and are often highly experimental. Because the Institute of Aerospace Technology engages in both space technology and aeronautics research, it is able to combine the two and solve problems more effectively.

Research on Fluid Dynamics	Research on structures and materials	Research on Aeroengine and Flight Systems
Enhancing technology for Satellites and Space Vehicles	Pioneering research for future space missions	Research for a future space transportation system