LaLaport | Moms with Kids Lab | Become a "Scientific Researcher" at the LaLaport Space Center and learn about building artificial satellites of the future!

Born in Mie Prefecture in 1979. After completing his doctoral studies in aerospace engineering at the University of Tokyo Graduate School in 2007, he began working on practical research into microsatellites as a researcher in the industry-academia-government collaboration program at the University of Tokyo in the same year. In 2008, he founded Axelspace Corporation and became its representative director. Since 2013, he has developed, launched, and operated a total of five microsatellites, including for Weathernews Inc. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Since 2015, he has been a member of the Space Industry and Science and Technology Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Space Policy Committee of the Cabinet Office.

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LaLaport SHONAN HIRATSUKA 2019/2/16 (Sat),
We would like to introduce to you the event held at Urban Dock LaLaport TOYOSU on Sunday, February 24th, 2019.

We heard from experts about the wonders of space and the role of artificial satellites.

Shonan Hiratsuka
So this is what the universe is like! There are so many things I didn't know and so many mysteries!
Toyosu

Professor Nakamura taught us all sorts of things using a model of an artificial satellite!

Using paper craft, I made my own artificial satellite.

Shonan Hiratsuka
Try your hand at making your own satellite! It was pretty difficult.
Toyosu

When there were parts I didn't understand or that were difficult, I consulted with my friends and staff.

We learned about the universe from Professor Nakamura in the form of a quiz.

Shonan Hiratsuka
How much does a space trip cost? I'd love to KA行!
Toyosu

What's the difference between a rocket and a satellite? They have completely different roles!

He announced what he wanted to be able to do with his satellite.

Shonan Hiratsuka
After receiving advice from Professor Nakamura, I now have more things I want to try!
Toyosu

What would you like to do with the satellite? Write down what you want to do on paper!

Shonan Hiratsuka

I think it was a good experience for the children to hear from someone who is actually involved in space.

Masu-san/Child's age: 9 years old

I was able to understand about artificial satellites, which I was not familiar with. I think my children's world was broadened by hearing about things they normally don't hear. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

Aki/Child's age: 10 years old

Toyosu

It is difficult to teach about satellites at home, so I think it was a good experience for the children to be taught by professionals who work in the field.

Child age 10 years

I learned a lot about space and satellites. It was great to see my child taking the class seriously on a topic that interested him.

Gacchan / Child's age: 8 years old