Author: Valeria Ramos Barba
On January 18, 2022, JAXA’s New Business Promotion Department held the “Microsatellite Utilization Symposium 2022” to explore the possibilities of microsatellite missions in the fields of space science and Earth observation, where microsatellites are increasingly being used worldwide.
The program developed the following topics throughout the sessions: Finding Possibilities for Space Science Exploration Applications, Space Science Mission, Space Exploration Mission, Earth Observation Mission, Enabling Technologies, and a panel discussion on Space Transportation Services.
Okuyama Laboratory of Nihon University, College of Science and Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, was represented by Professor Kei-Ichi Okuyama and postdoctoral researcher Isai Fajardo.
In the session about Earth Observation Mission, Professor Kei-Ichi Okuyama presented Earth low orbit environment observation satellites “Ten-Koh” and “Ten-Koh 2”. https://aerospacebiz.jaxa.jp/cubesatlv2022/5-6_detail_technology.html
During the Space Science Exploration Mission, Researcher Isai Fajardo presented CubeSats technologies progressing from LEO to Lunar orbit for the next generation of Moon and deep space exploration missions. https://aerospacebiz.jaxa.jp/cubesatlv2022/4-5_detail_technology.html
For more details, you can consult the official Symposium web site:https://aerospacebiz.jaxa.jp/cubesatlv2022/