Article 2 In this Act, the meanings of the terms set forth in the following items are as provided respectively in those items: (i) "space resources" means water, minerals and other natural resources …

Aug 5, 2025 · In response to these evolving situations, the Japanese government plans to revise the 2016 Space Activities Act by 2026. This article outlines Japan’s current legal framework, recent …

Jul 10, 2025 · Under the Basic Space Act, Japan’s space activities are to be conducted in accordance with international treaties, including those regarding the exploration and use of outer space.

Apr 19, 2022 · "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 …

Jul 29, 2025 · This GT Advisory provides an overview of the possible amendments to the Space Activities Act, which will contribute to the development of the Japanese space industry, and recent …

Dec 3, 2024 · A general introduction to Space Law in Japan, focusing on practical implications and commercial impacts.

Feb 20, 2025 · Numerous countries have been revising their space legislation to keep pace with these rapid developments. In Japan, pursuant to Article 5 of the supplementary provisions of the Space …

For this purpose, the Japanese Government has enacted the Space Resources Act to essentially allow companies to explore, extract and utilize space resources (such as water, minerals and other natural …

Dec 11, 2024 · Accelerated by the increasing interest in space development and a significant shift in space policy, Japan’s regulation of space-related business is moving briskly ahead, which includes …

May 7, 2025 · After two decades of inconsistency between “the Principle of peaceful use of space” and the reality of militarized space activity, the new Japanese space law enacted in 2008 lifted the ban on …