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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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宇宙航空研究開発機構

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national space agency responsible for research, technology development, and launching satellites into orbit. JAXA engages in missions for space science, lunar and planetary exploration, and human spaceflight, including the development of the Japanese Experiment Module (Kibo) on the International Space Station. The agency collaborates with international partners like NASA and ESA on projects such as the Artemis Program and Earth observation dashboards. JAXA's activities also include aeronautical research and development of space transportation systems.

gov civilFounded 2003
History · 1 eventOct 1, 2003 · NASDA, NAL, and ISAS merge to form JAXA
Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
www.jaxa.jp
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SMFL Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in December 2023 to co-create a business concept for satellite lease and secondary-use businesses.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Feb 20, 2026三井住友ファイナンス&リース、衛星の二次利用マーケットを創出へ–アストロスケールと覚書

Ramses incorporates significant contributions from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, including the spacecraft’s solar arrays and a thermal infrared imager.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 18, 2026ESA signs Ramses spacecraft and cubesat deals for Apophis flyby

KiboCUBE is a joint initiative of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) that offers CubeSat deployment opportunities to emerging and developing space nations.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 3.7Feb 17, 2026Mexican Gxiba-1 CubeSat Starts Mission After Kibo Deployment

JAXA Director General of the Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate Mayumi Matsuura congratulated the UPAEP team on the successful deployment from Kibo and noted that Gxiba-1 will conduct optical observations of volcanoes and volcanic ash.

CapabilityGovernanceValue 3.6Feb 17, 2026Mexican Gxiba-1 CubeSat Starts Mission After Kibo Deployment

The JAXA selection marks an expansion of the Space Strategy Fund, a multi-billion dollar government initiative to bolster domestic space industry competitiveness.

FinancialGrowthValue 3.2Feb 16, 2026JAXA Awards Rakuten Mobile $71.9 Million to Advance Satellite-Terrestrial 5G Integration

Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and the University of Tokyo were selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to lead an R&D project under the Space Strategy Fund.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Feb 16, 2026JAXA Awards Rakuten Mobile $71.9 Million to Advance Satellite-Terrestrial 5G Integration

The JAXA-backed project will focus on integrating orbital satellite platforms with existing terrestrial 5G infrastructure.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.4Feb 16, 2026JAXA Awards Rakuten Mobile $71.9 Million to Advance Satellite-Terrestrial 5G Integration

Ebara Corporation and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed a joint research contract dated December 26, 2025 to verify performance and develop electric pumps for Orbital Transfer Vehicles (OTVs).

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.6Feb 12, 2026荏原製作所、宇宙OTV市場参入に向けて電動ポンプの性能評価–JAXAと共同研究

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will provide several components for the Ramses mission, including a solar array and a thermal infrared imager.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 11, 2026ESA Awards OHB a €81.2 Million Contract for Ramses Asteroid Probe

On January 30, Pale Blue was selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Space Strategy Fund for the technical development theme “Realizing free movement in space (A): Development of an orbital transfer vehicle.”

RelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 2, 2026Pale Blue、推進機を核に「軌道間輸送機」事業に参入

Mitsui & Co was selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2023 to conduct a concept study for a U.S. commercial space station–connected successor to the Japanese Experiment Module.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Jan 26, 2026「日本モジュール」開発の日本低軌道社中に三菱重工と三菱電機が出資

Mitsuwa Home, Mitsuwa Home Comprehensive Research Institute, YKK, and Kanbou Plus jointly proposed a development project for flexible and highly constructible space connectivity technology, which was selected for funding by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) from the 13th research proposal recruitment for 'Moon to Mars Innovation' on January 22, with a research budget of 10 million yen.

FinancialRelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.6Jan 22, 2026ミサワホームやYKK、月面でモジュール型拠点をつなぎ合わせる「空間連結技術」の確立を目指す

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) explained the investigation status of the H3 rocket No. 8 launch failure on January 20.

GeneralValue 2.2Jan 20, 2026H3ロケット8号機の打ち上げ失敗、「みちびき」衛星が想定よりも早く離脱か–JAXAが原因究明

Frontier Innovations partnered with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and CrossU to open an entrepreneur and CXO training program for space startups.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 20, 2026宇宙スタートアップの起業家・CXO育成プログラム–Frontier InnovationsがJAXA、クロスユーと開講

Research and development for Interstellar's satellite projects is progressing under commissioned work from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and through initiatives linked to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Space Strategy Fund.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 3.8Jan 19, 2026Interstellar raises major Series F funding to expand launch and satellite business

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s H3 launch vehicle failed on December 22, 2025 while carrying a navigation satellite.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026The PSLV-C62 failure marks a setback for India’s space ambitions

ispace signed a contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on January 14 to study recommendations regarding the reduction and management of space debris in the lunar region.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Jan 14, 2026ispaceとJAXA、月域の宇宙ゴミ対策や廃棄物の管理について検討

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that astronaut Makoto Suwa will stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period around 2027.

PlanValue 3.5Jan 9, 2026宇宙飛行士の諏訪誠氏が2027年にISS初滞在へ–JAXA飛行士認定から1年3カ月で抜擢

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that astronaut Makoto Suwa will stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for about six months starting around 2027.

PlanGovernanceValue 4.0Jan 9, 20261/9宇宙ニュース・JAXA諏訪宇宙飛行士、初の宇宙滞在へ 27年頃から約半年間 ほか3件

宇宙航空研究開発機構(JAXA)はH3ロケット9号機による準天頂衛星システム「みちびき7号機」の打ち上げを延期した。

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 7, 2026JAXA、2月1日の「H3ロケット9号機」打ち上げを延期–8号機失敗の原因究明を優先
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