Space Cafe Tokyo, Dec 2026 "One week to go!"

One week to go! The end of the 8-year cruise and the dawn of a new Mercury exploration

The Japanese Mio spacecraft will finally begin exploring Mercury just one week after this event! Dr. Yudai "Rye" Suzuki (ISAS/JAXA) will introduce the captivating mysteries of Mercury, along with the expectations for the upcoming exploration, and the perspective of a young researcher working on the front lines.

Speaker's information:
Yudai “Rye” Suzuki is a researcher at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), JAXA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in March 2023, followed by a postdoctoral position at ISAS/JAXA. He has also conducted research abroad as a visiting fellow at LATMOS, France and Boston University, USA. His research focuses on the surface-exosphere interactions of Mercury and comets, involved in several space exploration missions.

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/yudai-rye-suzuki/en
X (Japanese): https://x.com/ppakkappa

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We will be at Good Heavens British Bar in Shimokitazawa for a space-themed talk + drinks.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for ¥1500 (cash only!) and cover your first drink.
Doors open at 7:30 pm | Speaker starts at 8 pm