About Space Technology Directorate I
Organization
Field Centers (Tour and Exhibits)
Space Technology Directorate Ⅰis leading the development and application of satellites that directly contribute to people’s daily lives, at the Tsukuba Space Center as its main location. We are also operating the Earth Observation Center and the Regional Satellite Applications Center for Disaster Management.
Tsukuba Space Center
Tsukuba Space Center is the center of Japan’s space development, located in Tsukuba Science City.
Visitors can take a look at full-scale of satellites, Kibo laboratory for the International Space Station(ISS) and other Japanese cutting-edge technologies.
Location: 2-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-8505 VIEW MAP
Earth Observation Center
The Earth Observation Center (EOC） conducts image processing, inspection and analysis. The processing data is provided to local governments, research institutes and universities and utilized in various fields, such as resolution of environmental issues, disaster monitoring and resource exploration. Also, in order to utilize satellite data effectively, a project to collect related data internationally and provide it as data sets is going on under the global cooperation.
Location: 1401 Numanoue, Ohashi, Hatoyama-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 350-0393 VIEW MAP
