Farewell to H-2A: A Final Flight and a New Beginning Japan’s workhorse H-2A rocket concluded nearly 25 years of service with its 50th and final launch on June 28, 2025, carrying the GOSAT-GW climate-monitoring satellite into orbit space.com space.com. Debuting in 2001, the H-2A achieved a 98% success rate (49 successes in 50 missions) –…
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Regulatory Authorities: Who Governs Drones in Japan? Japan’s drone regulations are primarily overseen by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), specifically through the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) uavcoach.com. MLIT/JCAB serves as the national aviation authority, handling drone registration, setting safety rules, and issuing flight permissions caldwelllaw.com. In addition to MLIT, other…
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Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Japan’s internet market is served by a mix of former incumbents and new entrants, with a few major providers dominating subscriber share. The top ISPs for fixed internet access include both traditional telecom companies and cable operators. The leading providers (by market share of internet subscriptions) are…
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NASA satellites like the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission and Optical Transient Detector have mapped global lightning activity from 1995–2002. These satellite sensors reveal more lightning over land and near the equator, aiding climate research and public safety. NASA’s Global Hydrology and Climate Center develops and shares these lightning-detection technologies.
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AI in the European Union: Latest Developments and Trends (June 2025)Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the European Union is at a pivotal moment, with new regulations poised to take effect, major investments underway, and debate intensifying around how to balance innovation with oversight. This report provides a comprehensive update on mid-2025 AI devel…
China’s rapid advancements in AI – from cutting-edge models to new regulations – made headlines in June 2025.Developments in China’s AI Sector – June 2025 China’s artificial intelligence sector saw a flurry of significant developments in June 2025 across technology, business, and policy domains. Major tech firms introduced new AI models and upgrades amid intensifying competition, and experts forecast an…
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