Yohei Takagi

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Yohei Takagi is a pioneering aerospace engineer whose work centers on the development of small satellites and space tether technology, with a particular focus on the Space Tethered Autonomous Robotic Satellite (STARS) program. His most cited paper, "Kagawa Satellite 'STARS' in Shikoku," documents the creation of the first satellite ever developed in the Shikoku region of Japan, launched aboard a JAXA H-IIA rocket in 2008. This mother-daughter tethered satellite system, featuring a unique configuration of two connected units, represents a significant contribution to autonomous robotic space exploration and tether dynamics. While his citation count remains modest, the STARS project stands as a landmark achievement in regional space development and hands-on satellite engineering education at Kagawa University. Takagi’s work has inspired subsequent small satellite missions and demonstrates how university-led initiatives can push the boundaries of low-cost, innovative space technology. His research continues to influence the design of tethered satellite systems for future orbital experiments.