Space Policy

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The Cabinet Office is in charge of planning, designing and coordinating policies concerning space exploitation, implementing policies regarding development, maintenance and operation of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS). In accordance with the Basic Space Law, the Strategic Headquarters for National Space Policy was established to comprehensively and systematically promote policies related to the space development and utilization.

February 19, 2024

Information for transparency regarding the implementation of on-orbit services（ADRAS-J（Astroscale Japan Inc.））

August 8, 2023

Space Security Initiative

February 21, 2023

The 8th National Space Policy Secretariat Symposium on Ensuring the Safe and Sustainable Use of Outer Space on March 8th, 2023 8:00 ～12:00 (JST)

November 4, 2022

Posted the list of license, etc. for the exploration and development of space resources

June 22, 2022

Deadline extented! "S-Booster" 2022 in Asia and Oceania

April 19, 2022

Posted Space-based Business Idea Contest "S-Booster" 2022 in Asia and Oceania

March 28, 2022

Posted "Mid-to Long-term Policy on Efforts for Rule-Making on the Use of Earth Orbit"（PDF形式：181KB）

February 10, 2022

The 7th National Space Policy Secretariat Symposium on Ensuring the Safe and Sustainable Use of Outer Space on 8th March 2022

November 19, 2021

Final round for "S-Booster" 2021 in Asia and Oceania on 17th Dec 2021

November 10, 2021

Posted Guidelines on a License to Operate a Spacecraft Performing On-Orbit Servicing

July 20, 2021

Space Traffic Management

March 23, 2021

Posted Space-based Business Idea Contest "S-Booster" 2021 in Asia and Oceania [The application period has ended]

June 30, 2020

Posted Revised Outline of the Basic Plan on Space Policy

Basic Plan on Space Policy

"The Basic Plan on Space Policy" is formulated to propel policies regarding Japan's space development and use, comprehensibly and systematically based on Article 24 of the Basic Space Law (enacted in 2008, Law No. 43), and is considered to be the most fundamental plan of space exploitation. National Space Policy Secretariat plans and designs policies to be incorporated in the Basic Plan, including those discussed in the Committee on National Space Policy.

Strategic Budgetary Allocation Policy concerning Space Exploitation

National Space Policy Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and the Committee on National Space Policy, advises strategic budgetary allocation guidelines concerning space policy to ministries and agencies every year. The purpose is to strengthen efficiency and cooperation among ministries and agencies.

Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)

The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) contributes to strengthening industrial competitiveness and to modernizing and effectuating operations of industries, lifestyle and administration of public organizations. It also serves for the greater presence of Japan in the Asia-Pacific region by providing regional positioning service and for the national security, in terms of strengthening cooperation between Japan and the US. QZSS will also improve disaster management capabilities.

(JAXA)

Space Exploitation Prize

The award of this prize is intended to express appreciation to cases which contribute to the advancement and promotion of space development and use, such as those who made remarkable achievements or leading efforts in the space development. The award will enhance recognition and understanding of the public on the need for promoting space exploitation.