Prospects of world space activities in the 21st centuryPerformed analysis of the goals for space activities following the Cold War, space investment in foreign countries, the influence of the EU on European space activities, and laws and regulations of space technology transfer to the Asia/Pacific region
Consulting on the GSE of satellite remote sensing system
Identified the specific areas in remote sensing in which Japanese companies could participate and provided support to the companies in establishing cooperative relationships with US companies.
Space industry in western countries
Researched the current status of launch service providers and government support for the space industry in the US and Europe.
Market survey of on-board computers (OBC) and investigation on possible partnership
Analyzed the market and competition for OBC and evaluated the competitiveness of Japanese firms.
Study on the training of astronauts in the US, Europe and Russia
Studied the training of Russian astronauts, including the training program for the Euro Mir 94/95 and excerpted stories by US astronauts who experienced Russian training.
Study of space transportation technology in foreign countries
Analyzed technology and missions for next generation space transportation systems beyond the Space Shuttle, as well as potential international cooperation in the next generation system.
Study on system analysis tools developed and used by US satellite manufacturers
Analyzed advanced software used by seven major US aerospace companies for conceptual design and system analysis research.