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Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Volume 51, 2013

An Unscheduled Journey: From Cosmic Rays into Cosmic X-Rays

Abstract

My research career began with cosmic-ray physics. Invited to the Netherlands, I was engaged in the measurement of cosmic-ray electrons. In parallel, we began balloon observations of the cosmic X-ray background. Coming back to Nagoya, we carried out rocket observations of soft X-rays with a thin polypropylene window. Since moving to the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science (ISAS: later reorganized to the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science), I have been involved in several astronomical satellite programs, in particular X-ray astronomy missions. The main features and major results of those programs are mentioned. Features characteristic of the Japanese space program and the specific roles of ISAS are explained.

Keyword(s): Autobiography, cosmic X-rays, cosmic-ray electrons, international cooperation, organizational issues, spacecraft missions
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