Previously performed Mars and lunar topography and spectral analysis based at locations in the US and France. He joined JAXA in 2017 and is currently in charge of lunar pole map production and group operations.

Joined JAXA in 2014. Previously in charge of analyzing observation data from Global Change Observation Mission - Climate (GCOM-C) SHIKISAI at the Earth Observation Research Center and calibrating polarized observation sensors, she has been in charge of data analysis and MMX development support for Hayabusa2 and lunar polar exploration since mid-2019.

Joined JAXA in 2021. Has been researching the surface environment of ancient Mars by performing chemical analysis on the Martian meteorites.

Preparing data archive for lunar and planetary exploration missions including Akatsuki and Hayabusa2.

In charge of analyzing landing sites in lunar polar regions and planning paths for pressurized rovers. She conducts collaborative research with universities using observation data of the Moon.

Joined JAXA in 2024. Previously investigated the initial stage of star formation using magnetohydrodynamics simulations.

Enjoys working with lunar and planetary image data. He has been part of several observation instrument teams for explorer vehicles. In data analysis, he primarily conducts photometric (angle dependence of reflected light intensity) and topographic analysis.

Investigates and emulates data preparation methods in other countries, develops analytical tools, and implements geographic information systems (GIS) among other responsibilities.

Now in charge of archiving planetary probe data.

Handling development for Web GIS systems and related tasks.

Handles science efforts and responsibilities such as archive support for the Hayabusa2 Expansion Mission.

Assisting in preparations to publish data from the Hayabusa2 Extended Mission and handling tasks such as development for data distribution systems, etc.

Conducts geologic and topographic mapping of planetary surfaces and analyzes data from planetary missions.

Previously conducted analysis of Earth observation satellite data. Now supporting data preparation for the Hayabusa2 Extended Mission and development data distribution systems.

Handles the group’s administrative-related procedures such as accounting and general affairs.

Joined the National Space Development Agency of Japan (now Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) in 1995. Previously leader of development, operations, and promoting data usage for the lunar orbiter KAGUYA (SELENE) program, development for the Hayabusa2 mission, and of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) and JAXA Lunar and Planetary Exploration Data Analysis group (JLPEDA), he now serves as sub-project manager for the JAXA Space Exploration Center (JSEC) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) project.

Involved in development for lunar exploration missions and observation instruments, including for the SLIM lunar lander project.