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JAMSS (Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation) is now accepting sample submissions for Kirara Mission #7, scheduled for launch in June 2026 or later.

Kirara is evolving into a platform for generating new value through space, under the concept of “In Space Production.” It provides flexible access to the unique microgravity environment for a wide range of applications—from science and technology to education, regional revitalization, and the arts.

Since its first launch in 2019, Kirara has supported over 25 organizations*, contributing to research on COVID-19 treatments, cellulose synthesis, and other advanced material development.
* Organizations submitting the same sample jointly are counted as one entity.

Mission #7 carries the message: “Space is Your Option.” Our aim is to make space a practical and accessible choice for everyone.

🔗 Learn more about Kirara services

Image: Kirara device (left) floating inside the ISS during a previous mission (right)

■Kirara Mission #7 Service Menu
• 🧪 Space Experiments
Support for cutting-edge research in microgravity, including high-quality protein crystal growth, material development, and drug discovery.
• 🚀 Commemorative Launch
Flexible launch options for small items, messages, and data storage devices—enabling space access for individuals and organizations.
• 🎓 Space Education
Collaborations with schools and communities to provide hands-on space learning experiences for children.

■Highlights from Kirara Mission #6
• 🔬 Advancing Drug Discovery and Materials Research
Produced high-quality crystals of proteins and new materials in microgravity—unattainable under Earth conditions.
• 🌏 International Cultural Exchange
Launched messages from across Asia and music data from a Hungarian research institute, celebrating space as a medium for global connection.
• 🧑‍🏫 Educational Engagement
Included student-designed experiments and launched Niigata’s locally grown rice “Shinnosuke” with elementary school participation.

As Japan’s first Commercial Service Provider (CSP) on the ISS, JAMSS offers flexible, user-friendly services tailored to the needs of diverse users around the world.

■Questions or Inquiries?
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Messages from Asian Space Industry Officials to be Launched into Space Soon
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