M.K
Spent 31 years at an optical equipment manufacturer developing optical systems for space use, specialized optical systems, and optical test equipment (including development of optical systems onboard Fuyo, Midori, Terra, Kiku, Kaguya, Kirari, Daichi, Ibuki, and other missions), then worked at a space systems manufacturer developing large space optical systems and their test equipment, before joining SLK to work on the development of space-related equipment.
M.T
Spent over 30 years at a major space systems manufacturer developing space mechanism components and space equipment, mainly related to the International Space Station. Expert in mechanisms and mechanical systems. Member of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Japan Society of Spring Engineers. After retiring, founded his own company while also joining SLK, working on the development of space mechanism components.
K.O
Worked at a major space systems manufacturer on the research and development of production technology and equipment, then spent over 20 years developing spaceborne equipment (including Ibuki, Shikisai, LUCAS, and others). Expert in mechanisms, structures, and mechatronics. After retiring, joined SLK to work on the development of space-related equipment.
S.I
Spent over 40 years at a satellite systems manufacturer working on space development. Managed equipment development and design for the power systems and solar array paddles of domestic and overseas satellites and for space shuttle-borne experiments, as well as system development and design for lunar/planetary exploration satellites and Earth observation satellites. Experienced as both a satellite systems manager and a project manager. After reaching retirement age, has been contracted mainly for technical consulting work through SLK.
S.H
Spent over 30 years at a major space systems manufacturer developing space equipment and satellite systems, then supported scientific satellite projects at JAXA. Expert in satellite systems with experience on many satellite projects. Joined SLK after retiring from JAXA, working on the development of space equipment.
T.O
Spent over 30 years at a major space systems manufacturer developing space equipment and satellite systems, then supported scientific satellite projects at JAXA. Experience on many satellite projects, including spacecraft (satellite and probe) system development, structural and mechanism development for solar array paddles and similar components, and development of the sample-collection mechanisms for Hayabusa and Hayabusa2. Expert in the mechanisms and structures of satellite systems. Joined SLK after retiring JAXA.
K.H
Long involved in electrical design and system design for satellites and space stations, as well as satellite propulsion system design including electric propulsion, with an extensive track record in manufacturing and flight. Also able to provide comprehensive technical guidance covering both electrical and mechanical engineering. Joined SLK after retiring from a satellite systems manufacturer.
O.A
Spent over 30 years at a major space systems manufacturer developing space equipment and systems. Expert in communications and antenna systems, responsible for the design of communication antennas onboard many satellites, including Hayabusa. Later joined SLK, working on the development of space equipment.
S.A
General administrative work and secretarial duties