May 30, 2005 Updated
What can JAXA do to contribute to the prevention of global warming?
The GOSAT symposium was successfully completed
On May 27 (Friday), the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) symposium was held at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho. More than 200 participants were at the symposium, indicating that many people have a high interest in satellites. Several interesting lectures on expectations for the GOSAT project were held, including one by non-fiction writer Mr. Kazuma Yamane. We would like to extend our gratitude to all participants.GOSAT symposium (Japanese only)
Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite (GOSAT)
May 25, 2005 Updated
Please participate in the GOSAT symposium
On May 27 (Friday), the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) symposium will be held at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho. Apart from a presentation on the outline of the GOSAT project, other interesting programs are scheduled including a lecture on the expectations of the GOSAT project by non-fiction writer Mr. Kazuma Yamane.You need to register in advance to participate through the following link.
GOSAT symposium (Japanese only)
Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite (GOSAT)
May 20, 2005 Updated
"Space Education Center" opened at Sagamihara Campus
On May 19, the "Space Education Center," which plays a major role in JAXA's practical educational activities, started its operations at the Sagamihara Campus. It is an organization to actively promote a broad range of educational activities including accepting students, supporting teachers, and providing teaching materials. The center's slogan is "space awakens children's curiosity" (Dr. Yasunori Matogawa, JAXA Associate Executive Director and the head of the center.) During the opening ceremony, a signboard handwritten by JAXA President Tachikawa was hung at the entrance of the center.Establishment of the "Space Education Center"
(Report to the Space Activities Commission on May 18) (Japanese only)
Space Education Center Website(Japanese only)
May 16, 2005 Updated
Model rocket launch and clear Earth observation images applauded at EOC open-house
On May 14 (Sat), the JAXA Earth Observation Center (EOC) at Hatoyama in Saitama Prefecture held an open house event. The center, that is usually very quiet, was filled with the cheers of participants who enjoyed many events including looking at Earth observation images like they were observing them from an airborne satellite and the launching of hand-made model rockets. Even though the center is remotely located to avoid radio frequency interference, some 1,400 people visited us. Thank you very much.
Earth Observation Center
VISIT JAXA
May 13, 2005 Updated
Earth Observation Center open house
Join us at Hatoyama, Saitama, on May 14
The Earth Observation Center (Hatoyama, Saitama Prefecture), where radio signals are received from earth observation satellites, will hold an open-house event on May 14. You can visit facilities to receive and analyze radio frequencies from satellites. We also will prepare various events including a "quiz rally."We look forward to seeing you!
Earth Observation Center open house (Japanese only)
VISIT JAXA(Open house information: Japanese only)
May 9, 2005 Updated
The 4th JAXA Town Meeting in Kanazawa
Discussing space development on a fresh spring day
On May 8, the fourth JAXA Town Meeting was held at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture). The Town Meeting has been held in various places since the first one was held in Miyakonojyo (Miyazaki Prefecture) in May 2004. Over 130 participants held enthusiastic discussions on the objectives of Japanese space development and where it should go in the future, while Astronaut Takao Doi and Dr. Yasunori Matogawa, Associate Executive Director, answered questions. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all participants, applicants and parties involved. For future Town Meeting schedules and reports on the results of past meetings, please check the following site.JAXA Town Meeting(Japanese Only)