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March 3, 2010

"AKATSUKI" launch date set! Special site open

The launch time and day of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 17 (H-IIA F17) has been set for 6:44:14 a.m. on May 18. The H-IIA will carry the Venus Climate Orbiter "AKATSUKI," the Small Solar Power Sail Demonstrator "IKAROS," and four other small satellites to space.
The AKATSUKI special website opens today to keep you updated about its preparation status before its arrival to the Venus orbit. Please enjoy the site.

[ open new window AKATSUKI Special Site ]

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March 3, 2010

Research on Ultra-High Temperature Liquids Using the Electrostatic Levitation Technique

Junpei T. OKADA
There are many as yet unsolved questions about liquids with melting points that are too high for containers. If we were able to levitate such liquids, these questions could be answered. JAXA has developed the electrostatic levitation technique. During an experiment using this technique in the synchrotoron radiation facility, a significant discovery was obtained regarding the electronic structure of liquid silicon.

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January 26, 2010

JAXA International Top Young Fellowship

JAXA is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are willing to work at the frontline of Japanese space development, space science and aviation technology.

Application deadline:April 20, 2010

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November 10, 2003

Research on Balloons to Float Over 50km Altitude

Introducing the history of balloon development from research of the thermal adhesion machine started in 1991 until now. Dream of researchers is to reach as high as possible under the slogan “60km altitude” .