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Abstract:

The challenges of coordinating highly technical work within teams and between teams are often magnified by cultural and language differences. According to the Senior Chief Engineer of JAXA, the record of successful NASA/JAXA collaborations over the past two decades is attributed primarily to mutual respect and sensitivity for each other's culture. Key GEOTAIL project personnel recommend specific measures to build trust within the cross-cultural team and to mitigate the risk of miscommunication.