JAXA Expert to Lead Seminar on Polymer Materials for Lunar and Space Environments on June 29
AndTech announces a specialized B2B paid seminar featuring a JAXA expert to discuss the degradation mechanisms and evaluation techniques of polymer materials used in space and lunar missions.
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AndTech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Masao Suyama), a provider of R&D support services, will host a specialized Zoom seminar titled "Required Properties, Degradation Mechanisms, and Testing/Evaluation of Polymer Materials in Lunar and Space Environments." This session aims to address critical material challenges in extreme space environments through the expertise of a leading researcher.
The seminar will provide foundational knowledge on spacecraft configurations, practical examples of polymer material usage, and the characteristics of the space environment and its impact on materials. Participants will learn about selection criteria, evaluation methods, and precautions for using polymers in space applications, illustrated with real-world case studies.
Event Overview:
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:30-16:30
- Format: Live Online via Zoom
- Fee: 49,500 JPY (Tax included, includes digital materials)
- Instructor: Eiji Miyazaki, Senior Researcher, Lubrication & Materials Technology Area, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Program Highlights:
1. Basic Spacecraft Configuration and Polymer Usage: From rockets to payloads and satellite components.
2. Space Environment Overview: Understanding orbits and environmental factors.
3. Environmental Impacts on Polymers: Real-world degradation examples caused by atomic oxygen, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, vacuum, and temperature extremes, including lunar and Martian conditions.
4. Testing and Evaluation: Standards, environmental prediction tools, and evaluation facilities.
About AndTech:
AndTech provides research and development support services across various sectors, including chemicals, materials, electronics, and energy. The company offers technical seminars, consultant dispatch, market trend surveys, and business matching to help clients advance into new business domains.
The seminar will provide foundational knowledge on spacecraft configurations, practical examples of polymer material usage, and the characteristics of the space environment and its impact on materials. Participants will learn about selection criteria, evaluation methods, and precautions for using polymers in space applications, illustrated with real-world case studies.
Event Overview:
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:30-16:30
- Format: Live Online via Zoom
- Fee: 49,500 JPY (Tax included, includes digital materials)
- Instructor: Eiji Miyazaki, Senior Researcher, Lubrication & Materials Technology Area, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Program Highlights:
1. Basic Spacecraft Configuration and Polymer Usage: From rockets to payloads and satellite components.
2. Space Environment Overview: Understanding orbits and environmental factors.
3. Environmental Impacts on Polymers: Real-world degradation examples caused by atomic oxygen, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, vacuum, and temperature extremes, including lunar and Martian conditions.
4. Testing and Evaluation: Standards, environmental prediction tools, and evaluation facilities.
About AndTech:
AndTech provides research and development support services across various sectors, including chemicals, materials, electronics, and energy. The company offers technical seminars, consultant dispatch, market trend surveys, and business matching to help clients advance into new business domains.
FAQ
What technical challenges will this seminar address?
It focuses on the durability of polymer materials under extreme conditions such as atomic oxygen, radiation, and vacuum, which are critical for long-term space mission success.
Who is the primary audience for this event?
The seminar is designed for R&D professionals and engineers in the aerospace, materials science, and electronics industries looking to understand space-grade material requirements.