2026.5.1Event
【Call for Participants!】Advancing Next-Generation Cloud and Precipitation Satellite Observation: Japan-U.S. Public–Private Collaboration
Under the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, JAXA and NASA have been conducting high-frequency, high-accuracy global precipitation measurements by leveraging multiple satellite data within a U.S.–Japan-led international cooperation framework.
JAXA is currently advancing the development of the Precipitation Measuring Mission (PMM), a precipitation radar satellite project that will carry the Ku-band Doppler Precipitation Radar (KuDPR), an enhanced successor to the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) onboard the GPM Core Observatory. In parallel, NASA has launched the FALCON (Fleet for the Atmosphere Linking Commercial Observations with NASA) mission. Together, these initiatives are fostering growing momentum for Japan–U.S. collaboration to expand and accelerate next-generation atmospheric and precipitation Earth Observation.
This event aims to provide an overview of the legacy of Japan-U.S. Earth observation collaboration, spanning from GPM mission to FALCON and PMM. While sharing the mid- to long-term plans of the Earth observation programs of both JAXA and NASA, the event also seeks to deepen a shared understanding of the significance and value of next-generation atmospheric and precipitation Earth observation.
In addition, the event will address opportunities and challenges related to public–private partnerships, including expanded use of commercial satellites and enhanced data utilization. Discussions will also look ahead to future directions for Japan-U.S. cooperation and public–private collaboration. We warmly invite your participation.
Event Information
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・Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 10:30-12:00 (approx.)
*Networking session available (12:05–13:00)
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・Format: Hybrid Meeting
・Venue: X-NIHONBASHI TOWER(Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 7F, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
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・Online Streaming：Microsoft Teams
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・Networking Fee: ¥1,000
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・Host: JAXA, CONSEO(tentative)
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・Language: English
Program （*Schedule and speakers are subject to change without notice.）
| ・10:30～10:35 | Opening Remarks |
| ・10:35～10:45 | Guest Remarks |
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【Keynote Speech】 ・10:45～11:05 |
NASA Earth Science Program and U.S.–Japan Collaboration
・Nicola Fox |
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【Panel Discussion】 ・11:10～12:00 |
Next-Generation U.S.-Japan Cloud and Precipitation Satellite Observation and Emerging Business Opportunities
・Nobuhiro Takahashi *Moderator
・Karen M. St. Germain
・Tomomi Nio
・Tatsu Ga *Online |
| ・12:00～12:05 | Closing Remarks |
| ・12:05～13:00 | Networking |
Registration & Inquiries
【Contact Information】CONSEO Secretariat：z-conseo@ml.jaxa.jp
Profile Information
・Keynote Speech
Nicola Fox (Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA)
Profile and Brief Biography
https://www.nasa.gov/people/nicola-fox/
As the Associate Administrator (AA) for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Nicola Fox directs ~100 NASA missions to explore the secrets of the universe–missions that use the view from space to assess questions as practical as hurricane formation, as enticing as the prospect of lunar resources, as amazing as behavior in weightlessness, and as profound as the origin of the universe. As the AA, Dr. Fox creates a balanced portfolio of carefully chosen missions and research goals to enable a deep scientific understanding of Earth, other planets, the Sun, and the universe.
・Panel Discussion
Karen M. St. Germain (Earth Science Division Director, NASA)
Profile and Brief Biography
https://science.nasa.gov/people/karen-st-germain/
Dr. St. Germain is the Division Directorate of the Earth Science Division, in the Science Mission Directorate at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters. She provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall management for the entire agency’s Earth Science portfolio, from technology development, applied science, research, mission implementation and operation.