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Pyo-ta Inquires About Space Exploration

Oct 17 – Nov 29 · Children's Cultural Science Museum 4F, Hiroshima · Hiroshima

Dates

  • Oct 17 – Nov 29, 2026

About this event

Summary
Meet Yuichi Tsuda, the student who built Japan's first artificial satellite and led the Hayabusa2 mission.

Highlights
  • Learn about the joys of space exploration
  • Discover how university students create orbiting satellites
  • Insights from a JAXA project manager

Details
This event features a conversation with Yuichi Tsuda, who created the world's first artificial satellite as a university student and later served as the project manager for JAXA's Hayabusa2 mission. The discussion covers the importance of artificial satellites like GPS and weather satellites in modern life, as well as the excitement of space exploration probes. Tsuda shares his experiences on how student-led projects are currently orbiting the Earth despite the high barriers to entry in the field of space technology. (Produced in 2024)

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).