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Japan Space Systems

Space Agencies of Asia

Japan Space Systems, JSS, is a Japanese space organization founded in 2012 through the merger of three previously independent bodies, the Institute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer, the Earth Remote Sensing Data Analysis Center, and the Japan Resources Observation System Organization. JSS specializes in the development and application of earth observation satellites and satellite navigation, and has collaborated with other national and international space agencies including NASA and the International Space Station programme.

Facts
Agency Type
General Incorporated Foundation under METI 1
Founded Year
2012 1
Sources
1. Japan Space Systems, Wikipedia
  • History
    On 30 March 2012, three organizations merged to form Japan Space Systems
  • Organization section
    JSS is formed as a General Incorporated Foundation (一般財団法人) under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
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