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Sora to Sora
"Sora to Sora" is a public relations magazine introduces activities of Aerospace Research and Development Directorate, JAXA. We have been developing technical research relative to "Sora (the sky)" is where planes fly and "Sora (space)" is where spacecraft fly for the further development of aerospace technology. Please take a look at the activities through "Sora to Sora"
No.51 2013 Jan./feb.
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- Research Introduction
Resolving spacecraft and aircraft sound issues through numerical analysis
Heroes behind the scene
- Research Introduction
No.50 2012 Nov./Dec.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.43MB)- Research Introduction
- Developing an easy-to-use strain measurement system
What is the key technology for the next liquid hydrogen fuel tank?
- Intermission Break
- Strain measurement systems
No.49 2012 Sep./Oct.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.15MB)- Research Introduction
- "A compact, energy-efficient and highly reliable" air revitalization system going into space
Development of aeroassist technologies for future planetary explorations
No.48 2012 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.79MB)- Research Introduction
- Development of a commercially competitive thruster
Cryocooler technology giving rise to a cryogenic world
- Intermission Break
- Space and temperature
No.47 2012 May./Jun.
Page viewer (PDF: 0.58MB)- Research Introduction
- The day when space becomes a part of our everyday lives
No.46 2012 Mar./Apr.
Page viewer (PDF: 0.43MB)- Research Introduction
- Realizing a debris-free outer space
No.45 2012 Jan./Feb.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.32MB)- Research Introduction
- "Time-Resolved PIV" - Capturing the Unsteady Flow
"LIPS" - Measurement inside a combustor by using light
No.44 2011 Nov./Dec.
Page viewer (PDF: 2.32MB)- Research Introduction
- Allow me to introduce myself. I am the small demonstration satellite 4 (SDS-4).
No.43 2011 Sep./Oct.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.90MB)- Research Introduction
- Conceiving disaster management from the sky
- Intermission Break
- The Amphibians - Aircraft that soars from the water
No.42 2011 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.05MB)- Research Introduction
- Aiming at lightweight, high-efficiency solar cells
Realizing a super-low-altitude artificial satellite
No.41 2011 May/Jun.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.14MB)- Research Introduction
- Whole transonic wind tunnel analysis
Method of global surface pressure measurement for an oscillating wing
No.40 2011 Jan./Feb.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.34MB)- Research Introduction
- Aiming at realizing environment-friendly aviation fuel
- Intermission Break
- Rules for the global sky
No.39 2010 Nov./Dec.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.44MB)- Research Introduction
- Simple electron emitters for space
Moving smoothly in any environment
- Intermission Break
- Ion engines
No.38 2010 Sep./Oct.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.66MB)- Research Introduction
- Colleagues are Robots
Looking for a tool to see space in detail
- Intermission Break
- Telescopes - Equipment to learn more about space
No.37 2010 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 2.59MB)- Research Introduction
- Flying freely
Aircraft flying the Martian sky
- Intermission Break
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
No.36 2010 May/Jun.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.29MB)- Research Introduction
- In pursuit of engines with improved fuel efficiency
Lightweight construction made safe
- Intermission Break
- Fans - Large impellers at front of engines
No.35 2010 Mar./Apr.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.50MB)- Research Introduction
- As if by magic, a model floats by magnetic force
What is the current state of nitrogen?
- Intermission Break
- Wind tunnels - Achieving the optimal shape
No.34 2010 Jan./Feb.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.25MB)- Research Introduction
- Heat Rejection Technology
Safe Returns for Spacecraft
- Intermission Break
- The Heat Environment for Spacecraft
No.33 2009 Nov./Dec.
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- Fabricating aircraft at lower cost
Developing a new material resistant to heat
- Intermission Break
- CFRP - Plastic and carbon's children
No.32 2009 Sep./Oct.
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- Toward a 24h Rescue Operation
- Intermission Break
- The world we can see with infrared radiation
No.31 2009 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.56MB)- Research Introduction
- Smooth Passage for an Artificial Satellite -Combustion Test Title-
Confortable Voyage for an Artificial Satellite -Numerical Analysis-
- Intermission Break
- Sound propagation
No.30 2009 May/Jun.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.45MB)- Research Introduction
- How do satellite failures relate to the space environment?
Clarify the state of space
- Intermission Break
- What is an uchusen?
No.29 2009 Mar./Apr.
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- Enhancing domestic wind tunnel technology to heighten Japan's competitiveness in international markets
Measuring drag with a drag count of 1
Serving as a national standard Wind tunnels
No.28 2009 Jan./Feb.
Page viewer (PDF: 0.76MB)- Research Introduction
- A day when large artificial satellites solve our energy challenges
Looks unattached, but actually not
No.27 2008 Nov./Dec.
Page viewer (PDF: 0.92MB)- Research Introduction
- Cosmic junk - "space debris"
Observe, Predict, Protect, and Mitigate
No.26 2008 Sep./Oct.
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- Aiming for CFRP highly resistant to lightning strokes
Flying safely behind an aircraft
- Intermission Break
- Aircraft and meteorological conditions
No.25 2008 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.09MB)- Research Introduction
- New technology for deploying satellite structures!
Research on the performance evaluation of heat-controlling materials with the aim of creating a database based on the adiabatic properties of the multilayer heat insulation blanket (MLI)
Digging into the ground of the moon
No.24 2008 May/Jun.
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- Dramatically reducing noise
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- Helicopter noise
No.23 2008 Mar./Apr.
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- Using JAXA's equipment to develop an engine in Japan
R&D on the bipropellant engine system for orbital transformation and attitude control of spacecraft
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- "Aircraft engine" and "satellite engine"
No.22 2008 Jan./Feb.
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- Measuring Global Pressure on a Model Surface
Grasping the Flow Structure Precisely!
Observing Noises with Multiple Ears
No.21 2007 Nov./Dec.
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- Recycling Safe and Healthy Water
Air Can be Safely Recycled, Too
- Intermission Break
- "Catalysts" and "Photocatalysts"
No.20 2007 Sep./Oct.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.97MB)- Research Introduction
- Reducing noise annoyance
Predicting the shake of artificial satellites induced by booming roars
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- Sound - Its properties
No.19 2007 Jul./Aug.
Page viewer (PDF: 0.91MB)- Research Introduction
- Nice to meet you. I am SDS-1.
Communication equipment linking satellites with the ground
No.18 2007 May/Jun.
Page viewer (PDF: 1.04MB)- Research Introduction
- The quest for reusable space planes capable of flying dozens of repeat missions
Research on reusable engines to be loaded on space planes
No.17 2007 Mar./Apr.
- Research Introduction
- Making Aircraft Lighter Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
New Efforts to Get Aircrafts Even Lighter
Lightweight Satellites Made from Plastic Foam?
No.16 2007 Jan./Feb.
- Research Introduction
- Space Environment Observing monitor to be installed on the Earth Environment Observer satellite
Capturing wind and air temperatures in Tokyo by helicopter!
No.15 2006 Nov./Dec.
- Research Introduction
- Toward the building of a reliable and durable satellite propulsion system
Space Propulsion with Higher Efficiency
No.14 2006 Sep./Oct.
- Research Introduction
- Space experiments to learn more about outer space
Solar cells that can be applied very easily to artificial satellites of any shape
No.13 2006 Jul./Aug.
- Research Introduction
- Improving the performance of space transportation with the thermal protection system
A major step towards a new CFD technology
No.12 2006 May/Jun.
- Research Introduction
- Research on ITBL
Discovering Unknown Asteroids with Moving-Object-Detection Software
No.11 2006 Mar./Apr.
- Research Introduction
- Research and Development of a High-Efficiency Solar Hybrid System for a Photo- and Thermo-Electric Generator
Toward a Lunar Soft Landing and Exploration
No.10 2006 Jan./Feb.
- Research Introduction
- Development of Air Precooler for Hypersonic Turbo Jet Engines
Research on a Fuel Cell System for Space
No.09 2005 Nov./Dec.
- Research Introduction
- JAXA Flight Trial of Scaled Experimental Supersonic Transport (SST) Successful
Studies on the Inverse Design Method for the Supersonic Natural Laminar Flow Wing
A Study of a Cryogenic Inducer
No.8 2005 Sep./Oct.
- Research Introduction
- Development of a Polyimide Resin for High Temperature Composite Materials
"Organized Research Combination System (ORCS)" - Turbulence Combustion Control - Project Completion Report
Study of Space Robot Technology
No.7 2005 Jul./Aug.
- Research Introduction
- Research on Helicopter Flying Method to Reduce Noise Annoyance
Implementation of Semi-free Jet Test in the Supersonic Engine Test Facility
No.6 2005 May/Jun.
- Research Introduction
- Research on an Environmentally Friendly Electric Fan for Aircraft
Large Reflector Autonomous Assembly System Using a Robotic Arm
No.5 2005 Apr. Special
- Special
- "Return to Flight #1" [Extra number]
No.4 2005 Mar./Apr.
- Research Introduction
- Low Altitude Stationary Flight Testing
Aiming for Implementation of Safe and Efficient Transportation to Space
No.3 2005 Jan./Feb.
- Research Introduction
- ISS On-Board Experiments of the Micro-Particles Capturer and Space Environment Exposure Device
Realizing Eco-Friendly Combustion by Better Understanding the Nature of Flames
R&D on Aircraft On-Board Air Turbulence Detection Systems
No.2 2004 Nov./Dec.
- Research Introduction
- Cleaning Up the Space Junk
Technology to Make Aircraft Stronger and Lighter
No.1 2004 Sep./Oct.
- Research Introduction
- R&D works for the reliability enhancement of the H-IIA rocket
Aiming at the Application of PSP Technology to Real Aircraft Development
