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Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Japanese organization
Also known as: ISAS
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The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) was a Japanese organization founded in 1964 by the University of Tokyo. ISAS focused on developing scientific spacecraft and their launch vehicles. It successfully launched Japan's first satellite, Osumi, in 1970. In 2003, ISAS merged with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) and the National Aerospace Laboratory to form the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).12

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