The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan’s national space agency, established in 2003. Headquartered in Tokyo, JAXA is responsible for research, technology development, and the launch of satellites into orbit, contributing to various space and planetary missions.

• LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission): A collaborative mission with ISRO, LUPEX aims to explore the Moon’s south pole region to assess the presence of water ice. The mission is planned for launch in 2028–29. [Source]
• HTV-X1: The first flight of JAXA’s next-generation cargo spacecraft, HTV-X1, is scheduled for October 2025, aiming to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). [Source]
• GOSAT-GW: Scheduled for launch on June 23, 2025, this satellite will monitor greenhouse gases and water cycles to support climate change research. [Source]

• Artemis Program: JAXA is contributing to NASA’s Artemis program by providing a pressurized rover developed in collaboration with Toyota and participating in the Gateway lunar orbiting platform. [Source]
• ESA Partnership: JAXA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are strengthening ties for Moon and Mars exploration, including potential joint missions and technology sharing. [Source]

• Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): Planned for launch in 2026, MMX aims to collect samples from Mars’ moon Phobos and return them to Earth by 2031. [Source]
• SOLAR-C: Scheduled for launch in 2028, this mission will study the Sun’s atmosphere to better understand solar activity and its effects on Earth. [Source]

For more detailed information and updates on JAXA’s missions and programs, you can visit their official website.