JAXA Tsukuba Space Center, Space research facility in Tsukuba, Japan.
The JAXA Tsukuba Space Center is a research complex with workshops for satellite construction, rocket development facilities, and laboratories dedicated to space technology. The site also includes public exhibition areas where visitors can view equipment and learn about Japan's space activities.
This center was founded in 1972 as a cornerstone of the Tsukuba Science City project and became the primary hub for Japan's space research operations. The facility later became the headquarters for training Japanese astronauts.
The exhibition space displays Japan's involvement in space exploration through full-scale models of rockets and spacecraft components that visitors can see up close. You get a sense of how this country contributes to international space efforts.
The center is accessible by public transportation from nearby train stations. Plan enough time to see the main exhibition areas and outdoor displays at a relaxed pace.
The center houses the Kibo Control Room, where engineers monitor Japan's research laboratory module aboard the International Space Station in real-time. Visitors sometimes get to observe the control room operations and watch scientists communicating directly with the orbiting station.
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