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The State of the Japanese Space Industry

Our series of the Japanese space startup landscape, Tokyo’s lunar ambitions, and the Asia-Pacific’s commitment to space sustainability.

How Japan Became Ground Zero for Space Sustainability
The State of the Japanese Space Industry

How Japan Became Ground Zero for Space Sustainability

“There is no such thing as regulation in space traffic, and there won’t be for a while.”

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024
Japan’s Bet on the World’s Lunar Race
Lunar • The State of the Japanese Space Industry

Japan’s Bet on the World’s Lunar Race

A handful of firms are trying to shape an unproven commercial market on the Moon.

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024
The Rise of Japan’s Commercial Space Industry
International • The State of the Japanese Space Industry

The Rise of Japan’s Commercial Space Industry

“There’s this vibrant space community here, and people are starting to recognize that.”

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024
Japan Looks to Bolster its Space Sector for a Post-ISS World
International • Policy • The State of the Japanese Space Industry

Japan Looks to Bolster its Space Sector for a Post-ISS World

The government will dole out investments from a new ¥1T( $6.2B) fund over the next ten years to back private efforts.

July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

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