RRP

Ryugu Reference Project

The Ryugu Reference Project (RRP) aims to create an international reference for the elemental and isotopic abundances in the solar system using Ryugu samples. These reference values will be utilized by multidisciplinary communities across various scientific fields.

Project Flow

  • Building Scientific Objective

    RRP Measurement Definition Team (RRP-MDT)

    • Scientific Objectives: Define project goals.
    • Analysis Protocol: Establish analysis methods.
    • White Papers: Document and publish objectives and protocols.

  • Analysis

    RRP Consortium (RRPC)

    • Measurements: Conduct analyses as outlined in the white paper.
    • Data Archive: Archive analysis data to the JAXA’s public data server.
    • Publications: Publish results as scientific papers.
  • Publication

News

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Important Dates

For RRP-MDT Applicants

Q&A Session for Applicants

A Q&A session for potential applicants will take place from 21:00 JST (12:00 UTC) on June 18th. Please register in advance using the form below. Participation in the Q&A session is optional and not a requirement for application.

Registration Form

Documents for Applicants

For more information on the call for applications for the Ryugu Reference Project Measurement Definition Team (RRP-MDT) , please refer to the guidebook below. Please send all necessary documents for application to the RRP Administration Office.

Reference

Yokoyama T. et al. (2024) submitted to Geochem J.　(https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.04500)

Yokoyama T. et al. (2023) Science　DOI: 10.1126/science.abn7850

Nakamura T. et al. (2023) Science　DOI: 10.1126/science.abn8671

Nakamura E. et al. (2022) Proc. Japan Academy, Ser. B　DOI: 10.2183/pjab.98.015

Announcement of Opportunity
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