JAXA Uchinoura Space Center

JAXAウチノウラウチュウクウカンカンソクジョ

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A crucial facility driving Japan's space exploration. Gain a valuable experience witnessing the space development scene up close, including the rocket launch pad and enormous parabolic antennas.

Cultural Assets

HighlightsWitnessing a rocket launch (if available)
Enormous parabolic antennas
Space Science Museum
Exploring the history of Japanese space exploration
Igniting your cosmic dreams

Basic Information

Address: 1791-13 Minami, Kamo-gun, Kamoike-cho, Kagoshima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kagoshima

Access: Car: Approximately 2-hour drive from Kagoshima Airport. Train: Approximately 1-hour drive from JR Minami-Sun Line's Oyotsu Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: While admission is free, you need to obtain a permit at the reception. Transportation within the grounds is by car.

HP: https://www.jaxa.jp/

Overview

JAXA Uchinoura Space Center, located in Kamoike-cho, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a vital facility spearheading Japan's space exploration. Established in 1964, it has launched numerous rockets and satellites. Notably, it launched the Hayabusa asteroid explorer, which returned samples from asteroid Itokawa, and its successor, Hayabusa2. The center is open to visitors and features a rocket launch pad, enormous parabolic antennas, and a space science museum. The launch pad is where rockets are actually launched, offering a firsthand glimpse of the launch's power. The giant parabolic antennas are crucial for receiving signals from space. The Space Science Museum showcases Japan's space exploration history, technology, and various space-related exhibits. Uchinoura Space Center provides a unique opportunity to experience the cutting edge of space development. If you're captivated by space and its possibilities, this is a must-visit.

JAXA Uchinoura Space Center

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