NEWS

　　On March 26, 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the selection of three instruments to be deployed on the lunar surface by astronauts during the first Artemis crewed mission (Artemis III). The Lunar Dielectric Analyzer (LDA) proposed by a team led by the University of Tokyo was selected as one of the first three instruments to be deployed on the Moon.

-NASA News Release

-Tokyo University News Release (Japanese)

Artist's Impression of Lunar Instrument Deployment by Artemis Astronaut (Credit:NASA)

　　Based on the policy of the Japanese government, JAXA Space Exploration Center promotes technology demonstration and lunar science activities by utilizing JAXA's own planned missions*, international cooperation, and private sector lunar transportation opportunities.
　(*) Lunar Exploration Augmentation and Demonstration (LEAD) , Pressurized Rover, ...

　　We are very pleased that a Japanese instrument was selected as one of the first instruments to be deployed on the lunar surface by astronauts for the Artemis missions, which aims for the first crewed lunar landing since the Apollo missions, and we will continue to provide the necessary support.

　　We hope that this selection will be a great opportunity to encourage participation in lunar exploration by various players, including Japanese academia and the private sector.