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Establishment
of the new Japanese aerospace agency |
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| The new Japanese aerospace agency was established on October 1,
2003, merging the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS),
the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and the National
Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA).The official English name,
"Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (JAXA)", represents our enthusiasm not only
for exploration but also for broader activities including research
and development by the use of the word "exploration". In the new logo,
"A" for "Aerospace" is designed as a star to symbolize "hope", "pride",
and an "exploratory mind", and to signify a guidepost pointing to
our future. It reflects our hope for JAXA to be a star of Japan and
for all of human society, as well as to shine brightly. |
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