On 10 July 2026, the lunar space-resource development hub led by Hirdy Miyamoto received notification of additional support for shared research infrastructure under JAXA’s Space Strategic Fund. The support covers low-gravity environments and shared demonstration infrastructure.
The maximum support amount for the entire hub is JPY 3.18 billion, including the additional shared infrastructure funding.
The programme will develop facilities for testing in lunar-like low-gravity environments and shared demonstration infrastructure for universities and companies. Led by the University of Tokyo, it connects resource exploration, collection, extraction, storage and use with industry collaboration and education.
The additional support was conditionally approved. The amount is a ceiling across the full project period, not a guarantee of full disbursement, and may change following stage-gate reviews or plan adjustments.
JAXA: projects selected for additional shared infrastructure support (Japanese) ↗
University of Tokyo: overview of the lunar resource development hub (Japanese) ↗