Futoshi Takiguchi

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) • Vice President; Director General, Space Technology Directorate I; Director, Tsukuba Space Center

Mr. Takiguchi is responsible for satellite development, operation, utilization, and scientific research. He joined the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) in 1992, and he started his career as an engineer at NASDA’s launcher site, the Tanegashima Space Center, and was involved in communication satellite development, promoting the use of Earth Observation satellite data for disaster management and Strategic Planning and Management at Headquarters. Prior to his current position, he led the development of governmental satellites for the National Security Program.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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