Space and Astronautical Science
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Overview
This program provides comprehensive and cross-disciplinary education and research guidance in the fields of space science and engineering, namely solar system science and astrophysics and development of space technology. This program will foster researchers with high level expertise, broad perspectives, and international competitiveness. They are expected to lead future space science, development of space technologies, and utilization of space missions.
An artist’s impression of Hayabusa-2 attempting touchdown onto an artificial crater on the asteroid Ryugu.
X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), which will unveil the mysteries of the universe ©JAXA
Epsilon rocket on a launch pad ©JAXA
Data analysis of satellite observation
An laboratory experiment
Participation in the sounding rocket experiment as the Field works course.
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Career paths of graduates: Researchers in the field of space science (astrophysics, solar system science, space engineering) at universities, national laboratories, etc.; engineers and researchers in space development and related fields at private companies and national laboratories; engineers who carry out cutting-edge project-based research at private and public companies, etc.
Research Institutes
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Address : 3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-5210 japan
URL : https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of Physical Sciences, Department of Astronautical Science
Date of Establishment: April 2003
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy