The Japanese Space Program ft. Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA (BONUS Artemis Rebroadcast)

With NASA's Artemis II mission sending humans around the Moon for the first time since the 70s, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2024. The Krewe sat down with Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA for a fascinating look at Japan's role in the global space race: from SLIM's pinpoint lunar landing to Japan's partnership in the Artemis program and beyond. If the Moon is on your mind right now, this one's for you.

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Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space.

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past Episodes with Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------

The Age of Lady Samurai (S01E12)

------ Links about JAXA & Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------

JAXA (English) on Twitter

JAXA (Japanese) on Twitter

JAXA on Instagram

JAXA (English) on Facebook

JAXA (Japanese) on Facebook

JAXA Website (Japanese)

JAXA Website (English)

ISAS (English) on Twitter

ISAS (Japanese) on Twitter

ISAS on Instagram

JAXA on YouTube

JAXA Space Education Center Website (English)

MMX Game

Lunarcraft Game

SLIM The Pinpoint Moon Landing Game

Kate's Book "The Secret Lives of Numbers"

Kate's Website

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