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Overview of the proposed amendments to Japan’s Space Activities Act and beyond
Japan has enacted a major overhaul of its Space Activities Act to accommodate the rapid diversification of space activities driven by private-sector innovation. This article examines the key amendments, including the expansion of the licensing regime from satellite launches to all space rocket launches, the introduction of a pre-loading conformity certification system and the extension of the third-party damage compensation framework, and considers the implications for international space industry participants.
Released on Jul 15, 2026