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JAXA & Embassy of Japan New Year’s Event

Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:00-11:45 a.m. (EST)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Embassy of Japan in the United States of America will hold the annual New Year’s event (virtual) “Japan-U.S. Aerospace Cooperation Seminar 2021: The Artemis Generation Is Upon Us.” tomorrow, January 15, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. EST.

Japan and the U.S. have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formally outlines the cooperation for the Gateway program. To commemorate this historic occasion, our distinguished guest speakers will discuss the future prospects of the Japan-U.S. partnership for space exploration.

During the event also, YAMAKAWA Hiroshi, President of JAXA, will present the latest information on JAXA and its programs, including a look at the FY2021 budget.

 

Japan-US Aerospace Cooperation Seminar 2021: The Artemis Generation Is Upon Us

  • Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:00-11:45 a.m. (EST)
  • The event will be streamed online on JAXA’s YouTube channel.
  • Access the event from here: https://youtu.be/CiY3lQCP7Oc (No registration required)

Remarks by:

  • SUGIYAMA Shinsuke J., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America
  • INOUE Shinji, Minister, Cabinet Office of Japan
  • HAGIUDA Koichi, Minister, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
  • Steve JURCZYK, Associate Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Presentation of JAXA’s program update & 2021 budget:

  • YAMAKAWA Hiroshi, President, JAXA

 Message from:

  • WAKATA Koichi, Senior Advisor and Astronaut, JAXA

Moderators:

  • SHIMASAKI Seiichi, Science Counselor, Embassy of Japan in USA
  • ONODA Masami, Director, JAXA Washington D.C. Office

 

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact JAXA Washington D.C. Office at jaxa_wdc@ml.jaxa.jp.

We look forward to your participation.

JAXA Washington D.C. Office