MEMBER
Here we introduce the JLPEDA team. We also introduce those who have worked together with JLPEDA in the past and formed in-depth relationships that carry forward to this day.
SATO Hiroyuki
Group Leader
DutiesGroup operations, data analysis
SpecialtiesPlanetary topography (Doctor of Science), calibration of optical instrument data, phase angle correction
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.
MIYAZAKI Risa
DutiesData preparation & analysis
SpecialtiesLunar science (Doctor of Science), satellite observation data analysis
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.
KAJITANI Iori
DutiesData analysis
SpecialtiesPlanetary science, geochemistry
Joined JAXA in 2021. Has been researching the surface environment of ancient Mars by performing chemical analysis on the Martian meteorites.
MURAKAMI Shin-ya
DutiesData archiving
SpecialtyGeophysical fluid dynamics, Doctor of Science
Preparing data archive for lunar and planetary exploration missions including Akatsuki and Hayabusa2.
INOUE Hiroka
DutiesLanding site analysis, path planning
SpecialtyControl engineering
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.
OSHIGAMI Shoko
DutiesData analysis
SpecialtyEarth and Planetary Sciences (Doctor of Science)
Conducting remote sensing data analysis on planetary bodies including the Earth, Moon, and Venus, and development support for the Laser Altimeters onboard Hayabusa2 and JUICE in the past. Primarily in charge of web GIS system development and data archives for exploration data.
YOKOTA Yasuhiro
DutiesData analysis
SpecialtyPlanetary science (Doctor of Science)
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.
YAMAMOTO Mitsuo
DutiesData preparation, analysis, archival research, development
SpecialtiesIT engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)
Investigates and emulates data preparation methods in other countries, develops analytical tools, and implements geographic information systems (GIS) among other responsibilities.
YAMADA Yoshihiko
DutiesArchiving
SpecialtiesAstronomy (Doctor of Science), archives
Now in charge of archiving planetary probe data.
NANBU Shingo
DutiesWeb GIS system development
SpecialtyIT systems development
Handling development for Web GIS systems and related tasks.
SHOJI Daigo
DutiesHayabusa2 Extended Mission
SpecialtyPlanetary science (Doctor of Science)
Handles science efforts and responsibilities such as archive support for the Hayabusa2 Expansion Mission.
HONDA Kazuhiro
DutiesHayabusa2 Extended Mission
SpecialtyImage processing
Assisting in preparations to publish data from the Hayabusa2 Extended Mission and handling tasks such as development for data distribution systems, etc.
KONDO Miyuki
DutiesManaging equipment, general administrative including managing travel expenses.
SpecialtyFinances
Handles the group’s administrative-related procedures such as accounting and general affairs.
Advisors
OOTAKE Hisashi
SpecialtyPlanetary science (Doctor of Science)
OrganizationJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
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.
OHTAKE Makiko
DutiesSpectral analysis, geological analysis
OrganizationUniversity of Aizu
Involved in development for lunar exploration missions and observation instruments, including for the SLIM lunar lander project.
TSUNAKAWA Hideo
DutiesData analysis in magnetic fields of the Earth, Moon, and planets
SpecialtiesEarth and planetary physics
“I believe that earth and planetary science is the correct path for natural science to follow.”