Objectives and Applications
The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) of the International Space Station (ISS) is Japan's first human space facility and enhances the unique research capabilities of the ISS. In JEM (also known as Kibo), up to four astronauts can perform experimental activities in a pressurised laboratory as well as use the exposed facility (JEM-EF) for unpressurised experiments. The module consists of six components: Pressurised Module (JEM-PM), Exposed Facility (JEM-EF), Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurised Section (ELM-PS), Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section (ELM-ES), Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS), and Inter-orbit Communication System (JEM-ICS). The JEM elements were launched by NASA onboard three Space Shuttle flights in March 2006, May 2008 and July 2009.
Full Name
International Space Station Utilization: Japanese Experiment Module
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
11 Mar 2008
Mission Links
EOL Date
Jan 2031
Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
92.9 minutes
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
51.6 deg
Orbit Altitude
400 km
Orbit Longitude
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International Designator
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