Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) is a part of Japan's Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) that focuses on space research and exploration. It conducts scientific missions to study planets, asteroids, and the space environment, developing and launching satellites and space probes. ISAS's work helps scientists understand the universe, Earth’s environment, and our solar system. It plays a key role in advancing space technology and knowledge, collaborating internationally to explore space beyond Earth’s atmosphere.