The purpose of going to Mars is no longer impossible. Many companies have been working on spacecraft projects. Also, Japan is going to take part in the rocketing market. Do you know the biggest rocket center in Japan is located on the southeast coast of Tanegashima in Kagoshima, where you can see the assembly and rocket launch right in front of you? The spacecraft center was founded by the JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).
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JAXA created the rocket center. JAXA was reorganized in 2003. JAXA is composed of three different organizations including the: National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan, the National Space Development Agency of Japan and the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. Since it is located at the very south of Japan on an island called Tanegashima, the space center has been regarded as the most beautiful rocket launch in the world.
In 2018 February, microsatelliet experiment was succeeded
In 2018 February, JAXA sent the smallest satellites to space successfully. The length of the rocket was only 10 meters and the width about 50 cm. The purpose of this launch is expected to assist the surveillance of natural disasters and agricultural activity in Japan. The name of the microsatellite is SS-520. JAXA has successfully cut down the cost of the SS-520 rocket because it was built with some home appliances parts, according to JAXA. They have cut down costs by recycling the parts from home appliances.
Spacecraft center becomes a popular tourist spot nowadays
If you are a big fan of rocket-space, you should not miss the chance of seeing the launch in the center. There are updated announcements at the official website of JAXA. At the moment, it is scheduled to launch 28 rockets into the space in 2018 with different purposes. Besides, the spacecraft center not only serves as the launch tests but also holds meaning event to educate young children the importance of the spacecraft. JAXA holds seminars all around Japan for senior high school students to learn more about how spacecraft are being build, explain the engine simulation, and even develop creative ideas for your own spaceships. If your kids’ dream is to become an astronaut, it can be a perfect chance to get closer to their dreams!
How to visit?
You can either take flight or ferry to access to Tanegashima Island. It takes about one and half hour from Osaka to Tanegashima Island. If you want to go by the ferry, you can take the ferry from Kagoshimashi and it takes about 3 and half hours. When you arrive at Tanegashima Island, it takes about another 50 minutes to arrive at the space rocket center. ### Reference listhttp://www.jaxa.jp/about/centers/tnsc/index_j.html
https://jp.sputniknews.com/science/201802034537505/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JAXA
