Jun Shimada

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) • Lead for ISRU Research, Space Exploration Center

Lead for In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) research at JAXA’s Space Exploration Center. Specialized in chemical engineering, he leads JAXA’s technology roadmapping to accelerate ISRU activities. JAXA’s representative for Technology Working Group of International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG). Project Team Member of Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission. Organizer and Moderator at IAC2024 Plenary Event “VALUE OF RESOURCES: Recipe for In-Situ Resource Utilization on Space Frontiers”. Panelist at IAC2015 Plenary Event “Next Generation Plenary”. Enthusiastic about science and career education for school kids.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2015

12-16 October 2015

Jerusalem, Israel

Participation: