JAXA Space Transportation Directorate

The JAXA Space Transportation Directorate is a division within Japan's space agency responsible for developing and managing launch vehicles and related systems. Their goal is to design, build, and operate rockets that can carry satellites and scientific instruments into space. They ensure launches are safe, reliable, and efficient, supporting Japan's exploration and technological advancement. Essentially, they handle the technical aspects of getting objects into space, coordinating the entire process from planning to launch, enabling Japan to participate in space research, communication, and observation programs.