理化学研究所
RIKEN is a large, multidisciplinary research institute in Japan primarily focused on scientific research across a broad range of fields. Within the space industry, RIKEN contributes through research and development of technologies such as space debris removal systems using lasers, development of advanced components for weather satellites, and research into space applications of fundamental science, including observation of elements synthesized in supernova explosions using X-ray and gamma-ray satellites. RIKEN collaborates with organizations like SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, NTT, NAOJ, and universities to advance its space-related projects. Key areas of focus include space debris mitigation, weather forecasting using space-based data, and exploration of extreme conditions near black holes and neutron stars.
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The project involves collaboration between the University of Surrey, Kyushu University, and the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory (RIBF) at RIKEN.
Experiments will take place at the Rare-Radioactive Isotope Ring (R3) at RIBF, RIKEN.
Verification runs were completed using RIKEN's Fugaku supercomputer and the Miyabi system at The University of Tokyo.
SKY Perfect JSAT announced in June 2020 a collaboration with the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) Satellite Orbital State Control Laser Laboratory to design and develop a satellite payload for space debris removal using laser technology.