Subodhana Wijeyeratne is a writer and researcher known for his work on the history of science, technology policy, and international space programs. His research examines how national institutions, political priorities, and technological development shape space exploration efforts. Wijeyeratne is the author of The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan’s Space Programs, published by Stanford University Press in 2026. The book traces the development of Japan’s civilian and scientific space initiatives, including the role of research institutions, satellite programs, and international partnerships in shaping the country’s space policy and technological capabilities.