Shinichi Takata
Manager/Senior Engineer
JAXA, Space Strategy Fund Department, Technology Development Management Group
Manager
JAXA, Business Development and Industrial Relations Department, Business Development Group (Concurrent)
Shinichi Takata was engaged in rocket engine development and system integration of the H-IIA launch vehicle (2001-2005), development and operation of the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) (2005-2014), and international coordination of the International Space Station (ISS) program in Houston (2014-2017).
After returning to Japan, he launched the J-SPARC (JAXA Space Innovation through Partnership and Co-creation) program and is promoting multiple value co-creation activities aimed at improving JAXA’s R&D capabilities and creating new private businesses. In addition, from April 2024, he is engaged in technology development management for the Space Strategy Fund. Shinichi Takata is also a Co-Founder and Director of Space Port Japan Association. He has a Master’s Degree from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo. He also has a Bachelor from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo.
