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Japan Unveils 'Bodyguard Satellite' to Protect Space Assets

9/6/2025

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Japan is developing a "bodyguard satellite" to shield military satellites from threats posed by Russia and China.
This satellite will intercept and neutralize anti-satellite weapons targeting other satellites.
An experimental satellite is set for launch by fiscal 2029 to assess maneuverability in geostationary orbit.
Rising concerns over space debris from anti-satellite tests drive Japan to improve satellite safety.
China's Foreign Ministry calls for peaceful space use and opposes an arms race.

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Japan is developing a "bodyguard satellite" to shield military satellites from threats posed by Russia and China.
This satellite will intercept and neutralize anti-satellite weapons targeting other satellites.
An experimental satellite is set for launch by fiscal 2029 to assess maneuverability in geostationary orbit.
Rising concerns over space debris from anti-satellite tests drive Japan to improve satellite safety.
China's Foreign Ministry calls for peaceful space use and opposes an arms race.