Misako is Senior Researcher at the Earth Observation Research Center (EORC), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). She received bachelor's degree in Earth and Planetary Physics in 1993 from the Hokkaido University and M.S. in Earth and Planetary Science in 1995 from the University of Tokyo, Japan.

After graduation, Yusuke started his carrier as an engineer and a flight controller for Japanese Experiment Module, “Kibo” in the International Space Station program in JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).

After engaging in the development of equipment for the module and the real-time operation in the program, he was assigned to the Satellite Applications and Promotion Center of JAXA and engaged in the promotion of satellite applications.