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Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan became the fifth country to land on the Moon in 2024 with JAXA’s SLIM probe. The nation’s space industry is valued at ¥4 trillion ($26 billion), with plans to double by the early 2030s. Over 50 startups now operate in the sector, up from about 10 a few years ago. The government aims to boost annual launches from five in 2024 to 30 by the 2030s.
Sky Spies: The Ultimate Guide to Weather Satellites Tracking Storms, Saving Lives, and Monitoring Climate

Sky Spies: The Ultimate Guide to Weather Satellites Tracking Storms, Saving Lives, and Monitoring Climate

NASA’s TIROS-1 launched in 1960, transmitting over 19,000 cloud images in 78 days and proving satellite weather observation. By mid-2025, more than 300 Earth observation satellites are in orbit, including advanced systems like GOES-16, Himawari-8/9, and FY-4A, providing rapid, high-resolution data. The World Meteorological Organization coordinates global satellite data exchange, with most data freely shared.
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