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Director's message
Message from the Director of the Planetary Exploration Research Center (PERC), Tomoko Arai, to all of you.
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Purpose and activities
We explore the origins and evolution of the universe, planets, and life, as well as delve into the mysteries of planet formation and the nurturing of life.
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Members
We introduce the researchers who are actively engaged in the Planetary Exploration Research Center (PERC).
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Research results
We publish papers summarizing the results of our research activities.
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Facilities
At PERC, we have set up a collision experiment laboratory to investigate the role of celestial collisions in a practical manner.