Japanese lunar exploration long-term plan

Abstract In the JAXA's long-term vision, “JAXA 2025” at last March, the importance of exploration and utilization of the Moon is clearly identified as one of the major goals for the next two decades. The assigned long-term goal of the Moon exploration is the sound technology development for the lunar base after 2025. In this presentation, we will introduce the summary of this JAXA vision related to the Moon exploration, describe the interim result of the voluntary 60 days study team for the concrete plan of this JAXA's Moon exploration vision, and present quick report of some technological examination.