The JAXA Space and Astronautical Science Podcast is a series of entertaining and educational long-form interviews with English-speaking scientists and other essential staff from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. We talk with scientists on the front lines of space exploration regarding planetary science, astrophysics, engineering, robotics, exoplanets, and various research fields. We also take a look at the lives of our guests and get to know them on a personal level. Join us as we explore the research and the lives of those who explore the stars.