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Japan to Study Rapid-Response Space Transport for Emergencies

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  • Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced a study on rapid-response space transport.
  • The study will secure Self-Defense Forces’ stable satellite use during emergencies.
  • Koizumi warned that China, Russia and the United States are expanding military space capabilities.
  • He cited the U.S. ability to launch on-demand within 24 hours of notification.
  • The ministry will solicit private ideas to build competitive Japanese space-transport systems and spur investment.