Sagamihara Campus

Various space-related mysteries are being researched at the Sagamihara Campus. It provides a place for elite space scientists and researchers who work hard around the country to get together. The knowledge of researchers from across the country is expected to be centralized and maximized at the Campus. Visitors can enjoy exhibits of model launch vehicles, etc.
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December 3, 2010 Updated

AKATSUKI Venus orbit injection support events

On Dec. 7, The Venus Climate Orbiter "AKATSUKI" will finally be inserted into its Venus orbit. Sagamihara Campus will hold some events to support AKATSUKI's successful trip.

We will observe Venus before the AKATSUKI arrives there, then broadcast the scene of the Control Room when the AKATSUKI is injected into the orbit. By watching this public viewing, you may feel as if you are also in the Control Room.
We are looking forward to seeing many people who support AKATSUKI's orbit injection at the Campus.

[Public Viewing]
Date and Time: From 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 7 (Tue.,) 2010
Location: Research and Administration Building (Exhibition lobby) at JAXA Sagamihara Campus.

[Venus Observation]
Date and Time: From 5:30 to 7:00 a.m.
Location: Near the Campus co-op store at JAXA Sagamihara Campus

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Exhibits

Open: 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
daily. (We may be closed without prior notice, so please call us before you come.)

1. Exhibition Hall

The hall exhibits historic models of space science research including a life-size model of the Asteroid Explorer “HAYABUSA.”

2. Outside Exhibits

The world's largest solid propellant launch vehicle M-V Rocket (real vehicle) is displayed. Also a life-size model of the M-3SII Rocket is exhibited next to the M-V.

3. Library

Space-related books that JAXA employees possess and think will be interesting for the general public are displayed at the Exhibition Hall.
Please feel free to have a look at them to gather information.
For more specialized books, please look in the ISAS Library between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. For more details about the use of the Library books, please refer to the ISAS Library page.

Guided Group Tours

Sagamihara Campus welcomes visitors. You can look around the Campus freely during the open hours.
For a guided group tour, and a visitor's tour of some usually restricted areas, please contact the Sagamihara Campus Public Affairs Office.

Location:

3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara-shi,
Kanagawa 252-5210

Contact:

Phone +81-42-759-8008
Fax +81-42-759-8440
Access

Open to the Public

The Sagamihara Campus is open to the general public one day each summer.