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October 31, 2005 Updated

The 13th Satellite Design Contest:
The "earth atmospheric flow observation satellite" won the best design award

On Oct. 30, the 13th Satellite Design Contest was held, and among 14 finalists that were selected from 38 applicants, the "earth atmospheric flow observation" satellite designed by the graduate school of Tohoku University won the top prize, the best design award. The "washing in space!" satellite of Toba National College of Maritime Technology was awarded the best idea prize, and the newly established award for high school students competing in the Junior section went to the "making medicine in space" satellite of Asa High School in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

October 26, 2005 Updated

"Each one has a precious story" (Astronaut Noguchi)
Ceremony to return the Official Flight Kit of the Space Shuttle

On October 26, a ceremony was held to mark the return of the Official Flight Kit, which was in space for 14 days onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery with Astronaut Noguchi, at the JAXA Tokyo office in Marunouchi, Tokyo. The items in the Kit were returned to the representatives of six organizations with a flight certificate. Astronaut Noguchi said, "Each of them has their own precious story. I hope each of you will further develop the story with them."

October 25, 2005 Updated

Open-house event held at TKSC
People enjoyed lectures and events on a clear autumn day

On Oct. 23 (Sun), an open-house event was held at the Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC) to mark Space Day. Thanks to the clear autumn weather, we were able to welcome about 7,800 visitors who enjoyed many events including water booster rocket launches and a special lecture by Astronaut Noguchi.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all participants.
Thank you, and we hope you had a great day.

-Tsukuba Space Center

October 17, 2005 Updated

Astronaut Noguchi's debriefing at an open-house event

On Oct. 23 (Sun), an open-house event for "Space Day" in JFY 2005 will be held at the Tsukuba Space Center,and Astronaut Noguchi's debriefing is scheduled at an open-air stage specially set up in the center. (No reservation is required, and it will be held inside if it rains.) Many other events are also scheduled.
Please come and visit us.

-Tsukuba Space Center
-TSUKUBA EXPRESS (PDF: 556KB)

October 10, 2005 Updated

Flight Trial Result of Scaled Experimental Supersonic Transport (SST)

The scaled experimental SST, launched at 7:06 (a.m.) on 10 October, 2005 local time, at the Woomera Test Range, Australia, flew and landed normally.
Flight condition planned to acquire the technical telemetry data was achieved.

JAXA expresses our profound gratitude to all parties concerned for cooperation in operating this flight trial of the scaled experimental SST.


- Press Release
Flight Trial Result of Scaled Experimental Supersonic Transport (SST)
- Flight Trial Movie [MPEG 20M]
- Flight Trial Movie [WMV 3.1M]

October 4, 2005 Updated

Welcome back Astronaut Noguchi
Mission debriefing in Tokyo and Chigasaki

Tokyo (10/1)

Chigasaki (10/2)

A mission debriefing by Astronaut Noguchi was held in Odaiba, Tokyo, on Oct. 1 (Sat) and in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, on the 2nd (Sun). Some 1,200 participants at the Tokyo meeting site were thrilled by performances and revelations by surprise guests. During the question and answer session, Astronaut Noguchi walked around the audience. In Chigasaki, five other STS-114 crewmembers, including Commander Eileen Collins, attended the parade in addition to Astronaut Noguchi and all received a hearty welcome. We were very happy to be able to report the successful mission to those participants in the meetings and also to the general public on the street. JAXA would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all those who participated and supported these events.