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Japan: development in space programmes

Report, including opportunities to engage with space superpower.

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Summary and analysis on Japan鈥檚 attempt to reposition itself as a space superpower. Its increasing focus on utilisation of space opens up research and commercial opportunities in satellite applications for the UK. Japan鈥檚 developing Space Security Strategy currently focussed on information sharing with the US, but interest also in linking with the UK. Recent visits have piqued Japan鈥檚 interest in UK space capability and ambitions. Time for British business to engage with the opportunities.

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Published 23 July 2014

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