Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The , also known as JAXA, is Japan's national space agency.
JAXA is an Independent Administrative Institution.
JAXA is responsible for research, technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit. JAXA is involved in advanced missions, such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the Moon.
History.
In 2003, three organizations were merged to form the new JAXA. 
Satellites.
Ōsumi was Japan's first satellite. It was sent into orbit in 1970.