JAXA Earth-graphy / Space Technology Directorate I

Contributing to the Global Agendas with Earth Observation satellites.

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Earth Day ～Caring about our Earth～<br/>“The disappearing lake, and the appearing crater” thumbnail image

Meteorology and the Environment 2022.04.22 Fri Earth Day ～Caring about our Earth～
“The disappearing lake, and the appearing crater”

Applications 2022.03.17 Thu Joint Submissions to the Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement
– Satellite observations contributing to address climate change –
Disaster 2022.01.26 Wed Analysis result of plumes and aerosols from the Tonga volcanic eruption by satellite observations
Disaster 2022.01.24 Mon Volcano eruptions in the Kingdom of Tonga
Disaster 2022.01.20 Thu Satellite observations of the Tonga volcanic eruption

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2022.04.12 Tue Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Newsletter
2022.04.05 Tue JAXA’s Automated Satellite Image Stacking Tool (ASIST) is now available for educational and research users (Update)
2022.04.04 Mon Issue of the 3rd Research Announcement on the Earth Observations (Update)
2022.03.28 Mon The Joint PI Meeting of JAXA Earth Observation Missions FY2021 (Update)

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Earth Observation Research

JAXA Earth Observation Research Center (EORC) conducts the Earth science research and application research using the data acquired by Earth observation satellites. EORC will contribute to realization of a society that is resilient to climate change and disasters by elucidating various aspects of the Earth.

Satellite Applications

JAXA Satellite Applications and Operations Center (SAOC) promotes the utilization of data obtained by Earth observation satellites, and develops, operates, and maintains ground systems for satellite control, data processing, data storage, and data provision. We promote data utilization and contribute to solving social issues through the use of satellite data.

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Research Projects

Research Projects specialized in each satellite and instrument lead the Earth Science research and application research. Find more about JAXA’s Research Projects.

Space Technology Directorate I

The Earth Observation Research Center and the Satellite Applications and Operations Center, as a core agency to develop Earth observation satellites in Japan, we are promoting Earth observation, data analysis and application research. By monitoring the earth environment from the space, we are aiming to contribute to strengthening national resilience including disaster management and addressing global challenges.

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Satellite Projects

Space Technology Directorate I develops satellites that are useful in our daily lives. Satellites are familiar to us in many aspects of our daily lives, such as Earth observation to learn more about our planet, communications to connect people and society, and positioning to obtain accurate location information.