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Experiment Overview


Information provided courtesy of the Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Brief Summary

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Education Payload Observation 4 (JAXA EPO 4) activities demonstrate artistic activities on board the ISS/JEM to enlighten the general public about microgravity research and human space flight.

Principal Investigator(s)

Shiro Matsui, Kyoto City, University of Arts, Kyoto, Japan

Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

Information Pending

Developer(s)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Tsukuba, , Japan

Sponsoring Space Agency

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Sponsoring Organization

Information Pending

ISS Expedition Duration

October 2009 - March 2010

Expeditions Assigned

21/22

Previous ISS Missions

JAXA EPO 1, the predecessor to this investigation began operations on ISS Expedition 18.

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Experiment Description

Research Overview

• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Education Payload Observation 4 (JAXA EPO 4) includes artistic experiments and cultural activities. JAXA implements these activities to enlighten the general public about microgravity utilization and human space flight. JAXA understands that International Space Station (ISS), Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), Kibo, is useful for scientists and engineers as well as writers, poets, teachers, artists, etc.



• The JAXA EPO 4 demonstrations are downlinked, edited, and used to support cultural resources for the general public.

Description

The objective of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Education Payload Observation 4 (JAXA EPO 4) investigation uses materials in the microgravity environment of the ISS/JEM to create multimedia products and artistic works that inspire the general public. The products will be exhibited at the museums. Each ISS Expedition involves different on-orbit activities and themes. The JAXA EPO4 activities are as follows:

• Dewey’s Forest shows how gravity controls the laws of nature and influences our ways of thinking. The project is a catalyst to rediscover our relationship with plants on the ground and the age old history of our gardens. (Increment 19/20, 21/22)

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Applications

Space Applications

JAXA EPO 4 introduces the next generation of explorers to the environment of space.

Earth Applications

Research performed in Kibo onboard the ISS will contribute to developing a global citizenry, expanding the future of mankind through space exploration.

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Operations

Operational Requirements

JAXA EPO4 does not require power, telemetry, or specialized hardware. However, each demonstration requires a few hours from crewmembers, who will operate the video/camera equipment and perform demonstrations.

Operational Protocols

After setting up the activity, at least one crewmember will perform the activity while another films it. Each activity will have its own props (e.g., water, clay). The activity is then dismantled and some are returned to stowage and others are discarded. After the video/imagery is returned to Earth, they will be used to create artistic products for distribution to the general public.

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Results/More Information

Information Pending

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Related Websites

Creating Impressions in Space Activities on Kibo to produce new values

Kibo as Dispatch Center for Space Education and Art

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Imagery

Plants grown on Earth in the plant unit which will be used for Dewey's Forest. From left to right: oriental false hawksbeard, carnation, false strawberry and peppermint. Image courtesy of JAXA.
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