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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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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has ordered two dedicated Electron launches from Rocket Lab.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Oct 10, 2025Latest News

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch the quazi-zenith satellite system 'Michi-Biki 5' on December 7 using H3 rocket number 8.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Oct 8, 2025H3ロケット8号機、12月7日に打ち上げへ–準天頂衛星「みちびき5号機」搭載

ESA highlighted its cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) during IAC 2025, on September 30, one day before signing the MoU with KASA.

RelationshipsLegalValue 2.8Oct 6, 2025欧州と韓国、宇宙開発での協力を強化–日本との関係も強調

Toyota Motor Corporation is developing the manned pressurized rover in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 29, 2025Subcontractor Selected forManned Pressurized Rover Control Platform

Yokogawa Electric Corporation signed a contract for research and development of measurement and control equipment for a manned pressurized rover with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Sep 22, 2025月面有人探査車の研究開発に横河電機も参加–制御プラットフォームなどを担当

Hayabusa2, operated by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), originally explored the 900-meter asteroid Ryugu in 2018.

GeneralValue 2.5Sep 20, 2025Asteroid target for Hayabusa2 found to be smaller and faster than expected

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) officially ended operations of the Venus probe Akatsuki (PLANET-C) on September 18.

PlanValue 3.0Sep 19, 2025JAXAの金星探査機「あかつき」、15年間の運用終了–日本初の地球以外の惑星周回機

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced a revision of its 'JAXA Venture Support System' on August 28, 2025.

GeneralGovernanceValue 2.0Aug 28, 20258/28宇宙ニュース・JAXAがベンチャー支援制度を改正、宇宙航空スタートアップ支援を強化 ほか3件

神奈川県, 相模原市, and 宇宙航空研究開発機構 宇宙科学研究所 established a cooperative agreement on August 22, 2025, to promote the accumulation and development of space-related industries centered in相模原市.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Aug 26, 20258/26宇宙ニュース・損保ジャパンら、損害保険と連携したメタン排出検知ソリューション提供開始 ほか3件

CNES collaborates with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and various Japanese ministries.

RelationshipsValue 2.0Aug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

SpaceX’s Starship will deliver the pressurized rover developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) no earlier than fiscal year 2032.

PlanRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 24, 2024NASA to make lunar cargo delivery awards to Blue Origin and SpaceX

The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency signed a joint statement on 2024-11-20, in Tsukuba, Japan.

RelationshipsValue 3.0Nov 21, 2024ESA and JAXA sign statement on expanding deep space cooperation

The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced continued large-scale cooperation on 2024-11-20.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.5Nov 20, 2024ispace Leaders Applaud European Space Agency & Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Announcement on “Next Big Cooperations”

Kurita Water Industries worked with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to develop a water recycling system for the International Space Station.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 12, 2024Kurita Water Becomes HAKUTO-R Corporate Partner

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched the X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle at 15:48:00 JST on 2024-11-04.

PlanValue 5.0Nov 4, 2024JAXA launches the Kirameki 3 X-band milcomms satellite via the H3

The Resilience lander is fully assembled and is completing testing at a facility operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Sep 12, 2024Second ispace lunar lander planned for launch in December

BepiColombo is a joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that launched in 2018 and has made several flybys of Earth, Venus, and Mercury.

GeneralValue 3.0Sep 2, 2024ESA delays BepiColombo orbital insertion because of thruster problem

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has provided on-orbit demonstration opportunities through the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program since 2016.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Jul 19, 2024Axelspace announces AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab) for on-orbit demos of space components

ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 2 RESILIENCE flight model completed thermal vacuum testing at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Tsukuba Space Center in Tsukuba, Japan.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jun 27, 2024ispace RESILIENCE Lunar Lander Successfully Achieves Testing Milestone in Preparation for Mission 2

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) provided a cloud profiling radar for EarthCARE at a cost of 8,300,000,000 JPY ($53,000,000).

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 5.0May 28, 2024Falcon 9 launches ESA’s EarthCARE mission
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